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

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There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Detroit by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane TPA - DTW
    7h 5m
    $190–1,026

  2. Train to Orlando, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MCO - CLE
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 20m
    $156–687

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 57m
    $184–356

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    37h 48m
    $511–1,037

  5. Drive 1,143.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Detroitcar car 1,143.8 mi
    19h 43m
    $209–302

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MCO - DTW
    7h 19m
    $230–686

  7. Fly Lakeland to Detroit

    1. Fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAL - DTW
    5h 22m
    $264–904

  8. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SRQ - DTW
    9h 39m
    $199–855

  9. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane TPA - CLE
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 13m
    $186–777

Lakeland to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$511Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,050.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Detroit Bus Station via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 57m. Alternatively, Avelo Airlines flies from Lakeland (LAL) to Detroit (DTW) twice a week.

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