What is the cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Jekyll Island?

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Jekyll Island is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lakeland to Jekyll Island?

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Jekyll Island is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Jekyll Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Jekyll Island. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride at Rose St. and arriving at Brunswick via Winter Haven Transportation Center and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Jekyll Island?

The distance between Lakeland and Jekyll Island is 282 miles. The road distance is 256.2 miles.

How do I travel from Lakeland to Jekyll Island without a car?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Jekyll Island without a car is to train and bus via Kissimmee which takes 8h 12m and costs $100 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Lakeland to Jekyll Island?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Lakeland to Jekyll Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Jekyll Island bus from?

Lakeland to Jekyll Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winter Haven Transportation Center station.

Where does the Lakeland to Jekyll Island bus arrive?

Lakeland to Jekyll Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Jekyll Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Jekyll Island is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Lakeland to Jekyll Island.

Where can I stay near Jekyll Island?

There are 1060+ hotels available in Jekyll Island.

Lakeland to Jekyll Island - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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Train, drive (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Drive from Jacksonville to Jekyll Islandcar
6h 8m
$126–193
Drive 254.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lakeland to Jekyll Islandcar 254.7 mi
4h 50m
$43–61
Train, bus via Kissimmee
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Brunswickbus FlixBus N2472
8h 12m
$107–157
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane TPA - BQK
7h 21m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0770S
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Brunswickbus FlixBus N2472
8h 25m
$90–128
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Brunswickbus FlixBus 2434
8h 47m
$100–152
Bus via Brunswick
1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0770S
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Brunswickbus FlixBus 2434
9h 16m
$74–114
Train to Orlando, fly
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane MCO - BQK
7h 47m
$142–477
Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane SRQ - BQK
9h 49m

Tampa (TPA) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.9 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Jekyll Island, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Jekyll Island via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, and Brunswick in around 8h 25m.

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