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

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

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Memphis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane TPA - MEM
    6h 28m

  2. Drive  757.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Memphiscar car 757.7 mi
    13h 38m
    $130–188

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 39m

  4. Train to Orlando, fly to Memphis

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MCO - MEM
    6h 56m
    $159–793

  5. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Memphis

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane SFB - MEM
    5h 3m
    $154–819

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane SRQ - MEM
    10h 26m

  7. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane TPA - BHM
    3. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Memphiscar car
    8h 33m

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 35m
    $242–400

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 37m

Tampa (TPA) to Memphis (MEM) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 713.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 21h 39m.

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