There are 8 ways to get from Lakeland to Matamoros by train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Orlando, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
best- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane MCO - BRO
7h 25m$2,014–9,074Amtrak Thruway, bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Brownsville Bus Stationbus
31h 47m$4,178–6,501Drive 2,110.8 km
- Drive from Lakeland to Matamoroscar 2,110.8 km
23h 28m$4,326–6,248Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane TPA - BRO
9h 18m$2,101–8,879Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane TPA - HRL
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Brownsvillebus
10h 7m$2,701–9,779Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane TPA - MFE
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Brownsvillebus
10h 19m$3,614–14,472Train to Orlando, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane MCO - HRL
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Brownsvillebus
10h 26m$2,714–9,974Bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus
38h 4m$4,423–7,139
Lakeland to Matamoros by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Matamoros is to train and fly which costs $2000 - $9500 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Matamoros is to train and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $2000 - $9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Matamoros station. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at Brownsville Bus Station via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Tallahassee and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 47m.
The distance between Lakeland and Matamoros is 1740 km. The road distance is 2110.8 km.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Matamoros without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 31h 47m and costs $4100 - $6500.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Lakeland to Matamoros, including transfers.
Lakeland to Matamoros bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.
Lakeland to Matamoros bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa Union Station.
Matamoros is 1h behind Lakeland. It is currently 4:04 PM in Lakeland and 3:04 PM in Matamoros.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Matamoros is 2111 km. It takes approximately 23h 28m to drive from Lakeland to Matamoros.
What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Lakeland to Brownsville Bus Station via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 31h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,700–8,500
Flights from Tampa to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,900–9,000
Flights from Tampa to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,100–9,500
Flights from Tampa to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via New Orleans, Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,700–8,500
Flights from Orlando to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,700–8,500
Flights from Orlando to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–9,000
Flights from Orlando to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $2,000–9,500
Flights from Orlando to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via New Orleans, Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,700–8,500
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
- $200–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–440
- 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
- $150–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $900–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
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