What is the cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Durham is to bus which costs $95 - $180 and takes 16h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lakeland to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Durham is to Amtrak Thruway and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $100 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Durham. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride at Rose St. and arriving at Durham via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Lakeland and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Lakeland station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Durham?

The distance between Lakeland and Durham is 653 miles. The road distance is 641.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lakeland to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Durham without a car is to train which takes 16h 17m and costs $200 - $450.

How long does it take to get from Lakeland to Durham?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Lakeland to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Durham bus from?

Lakeland to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winter Haven Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Durham train from?

Lakeland to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lakeland to Durham?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Durham is to train which takes 16h 17m and costs $200 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 16h 27m.

Where does the Lakeland to Durham bus arrive?

Lakeland to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Where does the Lakeland to Durham train arrive?

Lakeland to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Durham is 641 miles. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Lakeland to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Lakeland to Durham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lakeland to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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Lakeland to Durham - 6 ways to travel via train, Amtrak Thruway, plane, and bus

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Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane TPA - RDU
6h 16m
$108–268
Train to Orlando, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MCO - RDU
6h 24m
$83–329
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain Floridian
16h 17m
$209–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0770S
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472
16h 27m
$96–172
Drive 637.5 mi
1. Drive from Lakeland to Durhamcar 637.5 mi
11h 43m
$117–169
Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SRQ - RDU
8h 59m
$150–704

Lakeland to Durham by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

16h 17mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 649.3 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Cary once daily. Tickets cost $200–440 and the journey takes 14h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Durham via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, and Raleigh Bus Station in around 16h 27m.

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