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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431 / ...
    5h 27m
    $30–53

  2. Drive  121.5 mi

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

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2467
    5h 32m
    $40–60

  4. 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 34m
    $31–56

  5. Train, bus #2

    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
    $43–72

Lakeland to Gainesville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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, and Tampa Bus Station in around 5h 32m.

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