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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    5h 36m
    $116–179

  2. Bus via Orlando

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus 2433 / ...
    6h 32m
    $30–48

  3. Drive  181.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Jacksonvillecar car 181.9 mi
    3h 45m
    $34–48

  4. Amtrak Thruway, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane TPA - JAX
    8h 26m

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 38m

Lakeland to Jacksonville by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Jacksonville via Winter Haven Transportation Center and Orlando Bus Station in around 6h 32m.

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