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

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There are 11 ways to get from Lakeland to Jersey City by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane TPA - EWR
    6h 27m
    $192–1,032

  2. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Laguardia Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane TPA - LGA
    6h 56m
    $144–630

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    24h 34m
    $378–782

  4. Bus

    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 New York City Chinatownbus bus FlixBus N2472
    25h 28m
    $212–344

  5. Drive 1,104.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Jersey Citycar car 1,104.4 mi
    19h 13m
    $202–292

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane TPA - JFK
    6h 40m
    $783–1,152

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane MCO - EWR
    6h 40m
    $173–893

  8. Train to Orlando, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MCO - LGA
    7h 5m
    $175–591

  9. Train to Orlando, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane MCO - JFK
    6h 45m
    $424–1,263

  10. Train to Orlando, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane plane MCO - ISP
    3. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    8h 11m
    $185–725

  11. Train to Orlando, fly to Westchester County Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane MCO - HPN
    3. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain train
    9h 24m
    $144–606

Lakeland to Jersey City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,054.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Journal Square via Kissimmee Amtrak Station and Newark Penn Station in around 24h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Jersey City via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, and New York City Chinatown in around 25h 28m.

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