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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lakeland to Minneapolis by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane TPA - MSP
    6h 51m
    $506–1,120

  2. Drive, shuttle to Melbourne International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando Airportcar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Melbourne, FL - Mobil Gasshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Melbourne International Airport (MLB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MLB - MSP
    9h 8m
    $201–735

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 57m
    $314–504

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2d 1h
    $598–1,521

  5. Drive  1,527.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Minneapoliscar car 1,527.4 mi
    26h 20m
    $279–403

  6. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MCO - MSP
    7h 12m
    $218–1,138

  7. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SRQ - MSP
    8h 56m
    $238–1,139

Lakeland to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$598Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,359.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Minneapolis Bus Station via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 47h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 2d 1h.

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