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

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Elkhart is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 20h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Elkhart is to drive and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $200 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Elkhart?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Lakeland and Elkhart?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38h 4m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Elkhart?

The distance between Lakeland and Elkhart is 1036 miles. The road distance is 1085.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lakeland to Elkhart without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 28h 51m and costs $230 - $430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Lakeland to Elkhart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Elkhart bus from?

Lakeland to Elkhart bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Elkhart train from?

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

Train or bus from Lakeland to Elkhart?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Elkhart is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 28h 51m and costs $230 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 38h 4m.

Where does the Lakeland to Elkhart bus arrive?

Lakeland to Elkhart bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa Union Station.

Where does the Lakeland to Elkhart train arrive?

Lakeland to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Elkhart?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Elkhart is 1086 miles. It takes approximately 20h 1m to drive from Lakeland to Elkhart.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Elkhart?

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There are 7 ways to get from Lakeland to Elkhart by car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, or train

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Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to South Bend
best
1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to South Bend (SBN)plane SFB - SBN
4h 36m
$209–790
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane TPA - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 22m
$148–546
Amtrak Thruway, bus
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
28h 51m
$236–425
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
38h 4m
$500–1,100
Drive 1,079.4 mi
1. Drive from Lakeland to Elkhartcar 1,079.4 mi
20h 1m
$197–285
Amtrak Thruway to Punta Gorda Airport, fly to South Bend
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Port Charlottebus
2. Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to South Bend (SBN)plane PGD - SBN
8h 22m
$273–912
Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to South Bend
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to South Bend (SBN)plane PIE - SBN
6h 32m
$218–800

Lakeland to Elkhart by bus and foot

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28h 51mAverage Duration

$236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,030.3 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 28h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,100 and the journey takes 38h 4m.

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