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How to get fromLakeland to Destinby bus, plane, taxi, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Destin by bus, plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Pensacola International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane TPA - PNS
    3. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Destintaxi taxi
    5h 54m

  2. Drive  386.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Destincar car 386.3 mi
    7h 45m
    $71–102

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus, taxi

    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 La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Mobilebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Crestview to Destintaxi taxi
    21h 5m

  4. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane TPA - VPS
    7h 27m

  5. Train to Orlando, fly to Pensacola International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane MCO - PNS
    3. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Destintaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $222–422

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane MCO - VPS
    7h 19m
    $132–467

  7. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane SRQ - VPS
    9h 42m

  8. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Mobilebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Destintaxi taxi
    21h 36m
    $360–518

  9. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Mobilebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Destintaxi taxi
    22h 38m

Tampa (TPA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) flights

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Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Destin, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Destin. 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 Pensacola International Airport (PNS), then take the taxi to Destin. 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, take the bus to La Grange Bus Station, take the bus to Mobile, take the bus to Crestview, then take the taxi to Destin.

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