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How to get fromLakeland to Dry Tortugas National Parkby bus, ferry, plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Lakeland to Dry Tortugas National Park by bus, ferry, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plant City to Fort Myersbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FLferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry ferry
    12h 38m
    $497–586

  2. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane SFB - EYW
    3. Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry ferry
    6h 32m
    $265–530

  3. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane TPA - EYW
    3. Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry ferry
    7h 59m
    $308–672

  4. Amtrak Thruway, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FLferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry ferry
    14h 2m
    $405–479

  5. Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus bus
    2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane PIE - EYW
    3. Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry ferry
    8h 11m
    $269–529

  6. Train to Orlando, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane MCO - EYW
    3. Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry ferry
    8h 10m
    $303–943

Tampa (TPA) to Key West International Airport (EYW) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lakeland to Dry Tortugas National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 389.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 38m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Dry Tortugas National Park, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Dry Tortugas National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Plant City, take the bus to Fort Myers, take the taxi to Fort Myers Beach, FL, take the ferry to Key West, FL, take the ferry to Fort Jefferson, then walk to Fort Jefferson. 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 Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Key West International Airport (EYW), take the taxi to Bight Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Fort Jefferson, then walk to Fort Jefferson.

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