There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Kentucky by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Covington
best- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Covington (CVG)plane TPA - CVG
6h 6m$138–673Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Tri-State Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
- Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane PIE - HTS
5h 37m$125–462Amtrak Thruway, bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
20h 12m$134–243Drive 821.4 mi
- Drive from Lakeland to Louisvillecar 821.4 mi
15h 1m$150–217Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane TPA - SDF
6h 27m$127–674Train to Orlando, fly to Covington
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Covington (CVG)plane MCO - CVG
6h 20m$147–1,633Train to Orlando, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MCO - SDF
6h 45m$456–934Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Covington
- Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
- Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Covington (CVG)plane PIE - CVG
6h 30m$143–679Bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
24h 19m$173–314
Lakeland to Kentucky by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Kentucky is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which costs $130 - $250 and takes 20h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Kentucky is to Amtrak Thruway and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $120 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at Louisville, KY via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 12m.
The distance between Lakeland and Kentucky is 838 miles. The road distance is 826.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Kentucky without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 20h 12m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Lakeland to Kentucky, including transfers.
Lakeland to Kentucky bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.
Lakeland to Kentucky bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Kentucky is 826 miles. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Lakeland to Kentucky.
There are 607+ hotels available in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Kentucky, USA?
You can take a bus from Lakeland to Louisville, KY via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Nashville in around 20h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Tampa to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Tampa to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Orlando to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Orlando to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Orlando to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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