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

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

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  1. Train to Orlando, fly

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    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane MCO - JAN
    5h 32m
    $118–414

  2. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    19h 11m
    $145–270

  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 Jacksontrain train
    44h 39m
    $586–1,233

  4. Drive 675.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Jacksoncar car 675.2 mi
    12h 15m
    $124–178

  5. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane TPA - JAN
    7h
    $137–493

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane SRQ - JAN
    10h 6m
    $175–651

  7. Fly from Lakeland

    1. Fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane LAL - JAN
    5h 17m
    $242–752

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    22h 2m
    $178–380

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    23h 4m
    $180–339

Lakeland to Jackson by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Jackson via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 19h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jackson via Cary, Greensboro, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 44h 39m.

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