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How to get fromLakeland to Fresnoby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lakeland to Fresno by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane TPA - FAT
    11h 14m
    $167–672

  2. Train, bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    3d 18h
    $1,085–2,534

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 23h
    $779–1,642

  4. Drive  2,622.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Fresnocar car 2,622.7 mi
    43h 45m
    $479–692

  5. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MCO - FAT
    11h 43m
    $186–582

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SRQ - FAT
    13h 59m
    $272–1,047

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    4d 1h
    $1,098–2,492

Lakeland to Fresno by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,085Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,290.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Fresno. However, you can take the bus to Tampa Union Station, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, take the bus to Airport Rental Car Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), walk to Nw Clinton - Helm, then take the line 26 bus to A Shelter. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Fresno via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 3d 18h.

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