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

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There are 10 ways to get from Lakeland to Meridian by bus, plane, car, train, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

    best
    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 Meridiancar car
    7h 1m
    $144–663

  2. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane TPA - GTR
    3. Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Meridiancar car
    8h 42m
    $108–437

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 29m
    $166–332

  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 Meridian Union Stationtrain train
    35h 1m
    $458–943

  5. Drive 595.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Meridiancar car 595.5 mi
    11h 33m
    $109–157

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Meridian

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Meridian (MEI)plane plane TPA - MEI
    8h 30m
    $142–592

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane MCO - BHM
    3. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Meridiancar car
    7h 21m
    $305–554

  8. 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 Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 31m
    $135–235

  9. Train, bus via Jacksonville

    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 Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 22m
    $169–345

  10. 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 Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    21h 24m
    $171–306

Lakeland to Meridian by train, bus, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 654.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Meridian, MS, USA?

You can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Meridian Union Station via Cary and Greensboro in around 35h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lakeland to Meridian Bus Stop via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 17h 31m.

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