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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lakeland to Gainesville by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2467
    4h 36m
    $37–55

  2. Drive 121.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Gainesvillecar car 121.5 mi
    2h 16m
    $23–32

  3. Train, bus via Orlando

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    5h 37m
    $35–63

  4. Train, bus

    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 37m
    $46–90

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    5h 47m
    $34–65

Lakeland to Gainesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Gainesville via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, and Tampa Bus Station in around 4h 36m.

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