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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lakeland to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    6h 18m
    $62–131

  2. Drive  227.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Miami Beachcar car 227.2 mi
    4h 23m
    $42–60

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Miami Airport Stationbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    9h 4m
    $44–70

  4. Amtrak Thruway, bus to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport, line 150 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane TPA - MIA
    4. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Collins Av & 18 Stbus bus
    5h 6m
    $668–1,123

  5. Train via Delray Beach

    1. Take the train from Lakeland to Delray Beach Amtraktrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Delray Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train Trirail
    6h 22m
    $55–114

  6. Amtrak Thruway, bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane TPA - FLL
    5h 30m
    $135–320

  7. Train, train to Orlando, fly to Miami International Airport, line 150 bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee to Sand Lake Roadtrain train
    3. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MCO - MIA
    4. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Collins Av & 18 Stbus bus
    5h 22m
    $618–1,133

  8. Train, train to Orlando, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee to Sand Lake Roadtrain train
    3. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MCO - FLL
    5h 43m
    $295–700

  9. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SRQ - MIA
    7h
    $91–495

Lakeland to Miami Beach by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Miami Beach, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland to Miami Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Miami Airport Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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