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How to get fromLakeland to Jacksonville Airport (JAX)by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Lakeland to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane TPA - JAX
    6h 30m
    $317–673

  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 / ...
    8h
    $30–52

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    7h 11m
    $66–141

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Lakeland to Jacksonville-JAXrideshare rideshare 196.5 mi
    3h 48m

  5. Drive 196.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Jacksonville Airport (JAX)car car 196.5 mi
    3h 48m
    $36–52

  6. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MCO - JAX
    6h 50m
    $357–684

  7. 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 Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane SRQ - JAX
    9h 19m
    $130–650

  8. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 13m
    $70–101

Lakeland to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Jacksonville Airport (JAX), USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Jia via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 8h.

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