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How to get fromLakeland to Daytonby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Lakeland to Dayton by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane TPA - CMH
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 37m
    $257–1,100

  2. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Covington, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SFB - CVG
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 41m
    $137–642

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 48m
    $198–312

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    40h 30m
    $542–1,064

  5. Drive 937.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Daytoncar car 937.4 mi
    16h 19m
    $172–248

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Covington, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane TPA - CVG
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 17m
    $151–695

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MCO - CMH
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 52m
    $237–1,011

  8. Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Rickenbacker International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus bus
    2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)plane plane PIE - LCK
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 33m
    $162–522

  9. Train to Orlando, fly to Covington, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MCO - CVG
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 26m
    $141–606

  10. Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Covington, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus bus
    2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PIE - CVG
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 42m
    $156–652

  11. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Louisville International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane TPA - SDF
    3. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 4m
    $307–696

Lakeland to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 964.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 23h 48m.

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