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How to get fromLakeland to Houstonby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Houston by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane TPA - HOU
    6h 10m
    $99–454

  2. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 47m
    $152–301

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    2d 2h
    $601–1,328

  4. Drive 956.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Houstoncar car 956.6 mi
    16h 31m
    $175–253

  5. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane TPA - IAH
    6h 38m
    $449–676

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MCO - HOU
    6h 33m
    $499–985

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MCO - IAH
    6h 57m
    $199–2,837

  8. Amtrak Thruway, bus via Gainesville

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 11m
    $158–306

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkway to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 45m
    $183–373

Lakeland to Houston by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 833.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Theater District Capitol WB via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Park Transit Center WB in around 24h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Houston via Cary, Greensboro, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 2h.

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