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

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There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Lafayette by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane TPA - LFT
    7h 39m
    $118–486

  2. Fly Lakeland to Lafayette Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane LAL - LFT
    6h 24m
    $102–444

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    19h 51m
    $125–240

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    44h 24m
    $557–1,201

  5. Drive 744 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Lafayettecar car 744 mi
    13h 2m
    $136–197

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MCO - LFT
    7h 44m
    $109–437

  7. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SRQ - LFT
    10h 15m
    $156–663

  8. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane TPA - MSY
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    9h 15m
    $158–618

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    20h 42m
    $131–250

Lakeland to Lafayette by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Lafayette Transit System via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, and Tallahassee in around 19h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Cary, Greensboro, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 44h 24m.

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