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- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane TPA - MOB
7h 23m$114–458Amtrak Thruway, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
15h 17m$87–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain
43h 43m$427–1,075Drive 490.4 mi
- Drive from Lakeland to Mobilecar 490.4 mi
8h 52m$90–130Train to Orlando, fly to Mobile Regional Airport
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane MCO - MOB
7h 21m$115–451Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane TPA - GPT
- Take the bus from Gulfport to Mobilebus
7h 11m$161–559Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane TPA - PNS
- Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus
8h 7m$233–463Train to Orlando, fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane MCO - PNS
- Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus
8h 20m$99–266Train, bus
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0760S
19h 21m$117–234Bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0760S
20h 23m$113–180
Lakeland to Mobile by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Mobile is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 15h 17m.
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.
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.
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.
The distance between Lakeland and Mobile is 452 miles. The road distance is 493.3 miles.
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.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Lakeland to Mobile, including transfers.
Lakeland to Mobile bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.
Lakeland to Mobile train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.
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.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Mobile Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Orlando to Mobile Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Tampa to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Tampa to Pensacola International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Orlando to Pensacola International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- 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
- $7–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Lakeland to Mobile bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa Union Station.
Mobile is 1h behind Lakeland. It is currently 10:36 AM in Lakeland and 9:36 AM in Mobile.
Lakeland to Mobile train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Mobile is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Lakeland to Mobile.
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