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

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Mobile is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 15h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Mobile is to Amtrak Thruway and fly and bus which takes 7h 11m and costs $160 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Mobile?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Mobile. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at Govt EB at Franklin St via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Tallahassee and Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Lakeland and Mobile?

No, there is no direct train from Lakeland station to Mobile. However, there are services departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station and arriving at Mobile Amtrak Sta via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 43m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Mobile?

The distance between Lakeland and Mobile is 452 miles. The road distance is 493.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lakeland to Mobile without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 15h 17m and costs $85 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Lakeland to Mobile, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Mobile bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Mobile train from?

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

Train or bus from Lakeland to Mobile?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Mobile is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 15h 17m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $1,100 and takes 43h 43m.

Where does the Lakeland to Mobile bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lakeland and Mobile?

Mobile is 1h behind Lakeland. It is currently 1:12 AM in Lakeland and 12:12 AM in Mobile.

Where does the Lakeland to Mobile train arrive?

Lakeland to Mobile train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Mobile?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Mobile is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Lakeland to Mobile.

How do I get a train ticket from Lakeland to Mobile?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lakeland to Mobile?

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Where can I stay near Mobile?

There are 216+ hotels available in Mobile.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Mobile Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane TPA - MOB
7h 23m
$114–458
Amtrak Thruway, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
15h 17m
$87–140
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain
43h 43m
$427–1,075
Drive 490.4 mi
1. Drive from Lakeland to Mobilecar 490.4 mi
8h 52m
$90–130
Train to Orlando, fly to Mobile Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane MCO - MOB
7h 21m
$115–451
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane TPA - GPT
3. Take the bus from Gulfport to Mobilebus
7h 11m
$161–559
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane TPA - PNS
3. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus
8h 7m
$233–463
Train to Orlando, fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane MCO - PNS
3. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus
8h 20m
$99–266
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0760S
19h 21m
$117–234
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0760S
20h 23m
$113–180

Lakeland to Mobile by bus

7Weekly Buses

15h 17mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 449.1 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Mobile, AL, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Govt EB at Franklin St via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Tallahassee, Mobile Bus Station, and Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station in around 15h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Mobile Amtrak Sta via Cary, Greensboro, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 43h 43m.

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