There are 10 ways to get from Lakeland to Michigan by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car
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Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Detroit
best- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Detroit (DTW)plane TPA - DTW
6h 45m$148–723Amtrak Thruway, bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
27h 7m$174–328Train, bus
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Toledotrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
37h 48m$416–942Drive 1,143.8 mi
- Drive from Lakeland to Detroitcar 1,143.8 mi
19h 43m$209–302Train to Orlando, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Detroit (DTW)plane MCO - DTW
6h 55m$197–733Fly Lakeland to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LAL - GRR
6h 4m$366–1,206Fly Lakeland to Detroit
- Fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAL - DTW
5h 3m$294–954Train to Orlando, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MCO - GRR
8h 3m$209–685Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
- Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PIE - GRR
7h 59m$185–831Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane TPA - CLE
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
10h 13m$181–279
Lakeland to Michigan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Michigan is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which costs $170 - $330 and takes 27h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Michigan is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $290 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 7m.
The distance between Lakeland and Michigan is 1051 miles. The road distance is 1150.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Michigan without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 27h 7m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Lakeland to Michigan, including transfers.
Lakeland to Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Michigan is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 27h 7m and costs $170 - $330. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $360 - $1,300 and takes 6h 4m.
Lakeland to Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Michigan is 1150 miles. It takes approximately 19h 43m to drive from Lakeland to Michigan.
What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Michigan, USA?
You can take a bus from Lakeland to Detroit Bus Station via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 7m. Alternatively, Avelo Airlines flies from Lakeland (LAL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 3 times a week.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Orlando to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Orlando to Detroit via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Orlando to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Orlando to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Tampa to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- 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
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
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