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How to get fromLakeland to Lexingtonby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Lexington by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane TPA - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    6h 36m
    $272–644

  2. Train to Orlando, fly to Covington, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MCO - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    6h 57m
    $143–606

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Corydon, INbus bus
    5. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    26h 31m
    $236–412

  4. Drive 803.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Lexingtoncar car 803.1 mi
    13h 59m
    $147–212

  5. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Covington, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane TPA - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    6h 47m
    $153–695

  6. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane SFB - TYS
    3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lexingtoncar car
    6h 20m
    $154–720

  7. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SFB - LEX
    5h 59m
    $166–822

  8. Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus bus
    2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane PIE - TYS
    3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lexingtoncar car
    8h 20m
    $173–730

  9. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Corydon, INbus bus
    5. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    27h 26m
    $249–416

Tampa (TPA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 852.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Lexington. However, you can take the bus to Tampa Union Station, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Louisville International Airport (SDF), then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Lexington via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Corydon, IN, S 5th @ W Jefferson, and Middletown Station @ Target in around 26h 31m.

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