There are 11 ways to get from Lakeland to Montgomery by bus, plane, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
best- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane TPA - BHM
- Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Montgomerycar
6h 13m$133–697Amtrak 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 Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
12h 32m$72–138Drive 444.4 mi
- Drive from Lakeland to Montgomerycar 444.4 mi
8h 46m$82–118Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Montgomery Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM)plane TPA - MGM
8h 7m$78–383Train to Orlando, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MCO - BHM
- Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Montgomerycar
6h 31m$293–527Train to Orlando, fly to Montgomery Regional Airport
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM)plane MCO - MGM
8h$73–373Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Montgomery Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM)plane SRQ - MGM
10h 48m$129–598Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane TPA - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
9h 5m$193–726Amtrak Thruway, bus via Gainesville
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
13h 2m$80–137Train, bus
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkway to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
14h 11m$104–214Train, bus via Jacksonville
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
15h 2m$108–226
Lakeland to Montgomery by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Montgomery is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Montgomery is to Amtrak Thruway and fly and drive which takes 6h 13m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Montgomery. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at Montgomery Intermodal Center via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
The distance between Lakeland and Montgomery is 604 miles. The road distance is 447 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Montgomery without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 12h 32m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Lakeland to Montgomery, including transfers.
Lakeland to Montgomery bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.
Lakeland to Montgomery bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa Union Station.
Montgomery is 1h behind Lakeland. It is currently 7:21 PM in Lakeland and 6:21 PM in Montgomery.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Montgomery is 447 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Lakeland to Montgomery.
What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Montgomery, AL, USA?
You can take a bus from Lakeland to Montgomery Intermodal Center via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, and Tallahassee in around 12h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Tampa to Montgomery Regional Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Orlando to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Orlando to Montgomery Regional Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Montgomery Regional Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Tampa to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
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 Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- 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
- $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 Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- 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
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