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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lakeland to Erie by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Erie International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane TPA - ERI
    6h 52m
    $108–473

  2. Train to Orlando, fly to Erie International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane MCO - ERI
    7h 5m
    $98–443

  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 Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    31h 32m
    $176–318

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    35h 56m
    $411–906

  5. Drive 1,127.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Eriecar car 1,127.5 mi
    19h 25m
    $206–298

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    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 train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    9h 1m
    $184–294

  7. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane TPA - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    9h 37m
    $213–673

  8. Train to Orlando, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    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 train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    9h 8m
    $174–844

Lakeland to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration35h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$411Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,036.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Erie via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 31h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Erie Station via Cleveland Amtrak in around 35h 56m.

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