There are 8 ways to get from Lakeland to Houston by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane TPA - HOU
6h 15m$91–430Amtrak Thruway, bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
24h 16m$159–257Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
2d 2h$482–1,215Drive 956.7 mi
- Drive from Lakeland to Houstoncar 956.7 mi
16h 31m$175–253Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane TPA - IAH
6h 37m$446–672Train to Orlando, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MCO - HOU
6h 38m$92–443Train to Orlando, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MCO - IAH
6h 56m$197–835Train, bus
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkway to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
26h 27m$191–306
Lakeland to Houston by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Houston is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which costs $150 - $260 and takes 24h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Houston is to Amtrak Thruway and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $90 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Houston station. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at Houston Bus Station via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Lakeland station to Houston. However, there are services departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station and arriving at Houston via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Lakeland and Houston is 838 miles. The road distance is 962.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Houston without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 24h 16m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Lakeland to Houston, including transfers.
Lakeland to Houston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.
Lakeland to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Houston is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 24h 16m and costs $150 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Lakeland to Central Station 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 16m. 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Lakeland to Houston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa Union Station.
Houston is 1h behind Lakeland. It is currently 10:55 PM in Lakeland and 9:55 PM in Houston.
Lakeland to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Houston is 962 miles. It takes approximately 16h 31m to drive from Lakeland to Houston.
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