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How to get fromLakeland to Gainesvilleby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Lakeland to Gainesville by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2415 / ...
    5h 33m
    $51–78

  2. Drive  121.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Gainesvillecar car 121.5 mi
    2h 16m
    $21–30

  3. Train, bus via Kissimmee

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkway to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Miami
    5h 43m
    $55–83

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2415 / ...
    6h 2m
    $26–40

Lakeland to Gainesville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Gainesville via Winter Haven Transportation Center and Orlando Bus Station in around 6h 2m.

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