There are 8 ways to get from Lakeland to DeFuniak Springs by bus, plane, taxi, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi
best- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane TPA - VPS
- Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to DeFuniak Springstaxi
7h 33m$164–518Drive 366.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lakeland to DeFuniak Springscar 366.7 mi
6h 55m$67–97Amtrak Thruway, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Mobilebus
- Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus
- Take the taxi from Crestview to DeFuniak Springstaxi
20h 43m$270–378Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane TPA - ECP
- Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to DeFuniak Springstaxi
7h 43m$209–558Train to Orlando, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane MCO - ECP
- Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to DeFuniak Springstaxi
7h 50m$210–561Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane TPA - PNS
- Take the bus from Pensacola to Crestviewbus
- Take the taxi from Crestview to DeFuniak Springstaxi
9h 18m$333–592Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to La Grange Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Mobilebus
- Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus
- Take the taxi from Crestview to DeFuniak Springstaxi
21h 24m$282–444Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to La Grange Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Mobilebus
- Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus
- Take the taxi from Crestview to DeFuniak Springstaxi
22h 26m$278–390
Tampa (TPA) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to DeFuniak Springs is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland to DeFuniak Springs is to drive which takes 6h 55m and costs $65 - $100.
The distance between Lakeland and DeFuniak Springs is 382 miles. The road distance is 368.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeland to DeFuniak Springs without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus and taxi which takes 20h 43m and costs $270 - $380.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Lakeland to DeFuniak Springs, including transfers.
DeFuniak Springs is 1h behind Lakeland. It is currently 6:38 PM in Lakeland and 5:38 PM in DeFuniak Springs.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to DeFuniak Springs is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Lakeland to DeFuniak Springs.
There are nine+ hotels available in DeFuniak Springs.
What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and DeFuniak Springs, FL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lakeland to DeFuniak Springs. However, you can take the bus to Tampa Union Station, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, take the bus to Airport Rental Car Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), then take the taxi to DeFuniak Springs. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tampa Union Station, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Doraville Station, walk to Atlanta, take the bus to Mobile, take the bus to Crestview, then take the taxi to DeFuniak Springs.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Tampa to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Tampa to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Tampa to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Tampa to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Orlando to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Orlando to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Orlando to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $65–160
Quickie Taxi
- Phone
- +1 850-716-6545
- Website
- quickietaxi.com
Emerald Taxi
- Phone
- +1 850-792-2546
- Website
- emeraldtaxiandshuttle.com
H2O Shuttle Taxi and Limo
- Phone
- +1 850-708-2870
Red Cabs of Panama City
- Phone
- +1 850-733-2227
- Website
- myfloridacabs.com
Emerald Taxi
- Phone
- +1 850-792-2546
- Website
- emeraldtaxiandshuttle.com
H2O Shuttle Taxi and Limo
- Phone
- +1 850-708-2870
Red Cabs of Panama City
- Phone
- +1 850-733-2227
- Website
- myfloridacabs.com
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