There are 3 ways to get from Lakeland to Estero by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Amtrak Thruway, bus
best- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
7h 17m$34–51Drive 121.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lakeland to Esterocar 121.6 mi
2h 26m$23–33Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Lakeland to Delray Beach Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Delray Beach Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Naples, FLbus
- Take the taxi from Naples, FL to Esterotaxi
8h 10m$144–244
Lakeland to Estero by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Estero is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Estero is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Estero. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at S Tamiami Trl @ Lords Way St via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr and South Fort Myers Transfer/P&R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Lakeland and Estero is 186 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Estero without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Lakeland to Estero, including transfers.
Lakeland to Estero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.
Lakeland to Estero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Estero is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Lakeland to Estero.
There are 3300+ hotels available in Estero.
What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Estero, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Lakeland to S Tamiami Trl @ Lords Way St via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and South Fort Myers Transfer/P&R in around 7h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland to Delray Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Atlas Transportation Services LLC
- Phone
- +1 239 234 7974
- Website
- phantasmcar.com
Gulf Coast Taxi
- Phone
- +1 239 200-3462
- Website
- gulfcoasttaxiinc.com
Turbo Cab
- Phone
- (239) 330-0497
- Website
- mynaplestaxi.com
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