What is the cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Missouri?

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Missouri is to train and fly which costs $190 - $410 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lakeland to Missouri?

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Missouri is to drive and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $120 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Missouri?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Missouri station. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Lakeland and Missouri?

No, there is no direct train from Lakeland station to Missouri. However, there are services departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station and arriving at Metro Center via Chicago Union Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Lakeland to Missouri?

The distance between Lakeland and Missouri is 933 miles. The road distance is 1207.1 miles.

How do I travel from Lakeland to Missouri without a car?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Missouri without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 27h 57m and costs $180 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Lakeland to Missouri?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Lakeland to Missouri, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Missouri bus from?

Lakeland to Missouri bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Missouri train from?

Lakeland to Missouri train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lakeland to Missouri?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Missouri is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 27h 57m and costs $180 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Lakeland to Missouri bus arrive?

Lakeland to Missouri bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lakeland and Missouri?

Missouri is 1h behind Lakeland. It is currently 10:15 PM in Lakeland and 9:15 PM in Missouri.

Where does the Lakeland to Missouri train arrive?

Lakeland to Missouri train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Missouri?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Missouri is 1207 miles. It takes approximately 21h 43m to drive from Lakeland to Missouri.

Where can I stay near Missouri?

There are 505+ hotels available in Missouri.

Lakeland to Missouri - 10 ways to travel via train, Amtrak Thruway, and plane

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

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Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane TPA - STL
6h 5m
$439–2,024
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Midamerica St. Louis Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Midamerica St. Louis Airport (BLV)plane SFB - BLV
4h 56m
$120–482
Amtrak Thruway, bus
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
27h 57m
$184–343
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d
$589–1,308
Drive 1,200.1 mi
1. Drive from Lakeland to Kansas Citycar 1,200.1 mi
21h 43m
$219–317
Train to Orlando, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCO - STL
6h 24m
$199–404
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane TPA - MCI
7h 28m
$206–671
Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane SRQ - STL
8h 30m
$205–899
Train to Orlando, fly to Kansas City
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MCO - MCI
7h 46m
$226–1,131
Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane PIE - SGF
6h 9m
$122–487

Lakeland to Missouri by bus

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27h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 927.8 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Missouri, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Kansas City Bus Station via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 27h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Kansas City, and Union Station in around 2d.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Tampa to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 24m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–600

Flights from Tampa to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta

Ave. Duration: 4h
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $110–600

Flights from Tampa to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 4h 5m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $110–600

Flights from Orlando to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 32m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–550

Flights from Orlando to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $100–550

Flights from Tampa to Kansas City

Ave. Duration: 2h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $140–700

Flights from Tampa to Kansas City via Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $150–750

Flights from Tampa to Kansas City via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 4h 57m
When: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $150–750

Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 20m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $170–850

Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Orlando

Ave. Duration: 4h 33m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $180–900

Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 5h
When: Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price: $220–1,000

Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 5h 20m
When: Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price: $170–850

Flights from Orlando to Kansas City

Ave. Duration: 2h 54m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–700

Flights from Orlando to Kansas City via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 4h 37m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $140–700

Flights from Orlando to Kansas City via Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

Ave. Duration: 4h 40m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $140–700

Flights from Orlando to Kansas City via Atlanta

Ave. Duration: 5h 15m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $140–700

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