There are 3 ways to get from Lakeland to Florida by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Lakeland to Florida by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Florida is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Florida is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Florida. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at Jefferson St + Beaver St via Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Lakeland station to Florida. However, there are services departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Lakeland and Florida is 214 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Florida without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Lakeland to Florida, including transfers.
Lakeland to Florida bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.
Lakeland to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Florida is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Florida, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Lakeland to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lakeland to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Lakeland to Florida bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Lakeland to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Florida is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Lakeland to Florida.
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