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

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Murphy is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Murphy is to drive and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $130 - $700.

How far is it from Lakeland to Murphy?

The distance between Lakeland and Murphy is 674 miles. The road distance is 566 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lakeland to Murphy without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus and taxi which takes 16h 2m and costs $240 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Lakeland to Murphy, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Murphy?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Murphy is 566 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Lakeland to Murphy.

Where can I stay near Murphy?

There are 239+ hotels available in Murphy.

Lakeland to Murphy - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and Amtrak Thruway

There are 8 ways to get from Lakeland to Murphy by car, plane, bus, taxi, 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.

Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
best
1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane SFB - TYS
3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Murphycar
5h 20m
$139–693
Drive 562.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lakeland to Murphycar 562.7 mi
9h 42m
$103–149
Amtrak Thruway, bus, taxi
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 Athensbus
4. Take the taxi from Athens to Murphytaxi
16h 2m
$246–375
Train to Orlando, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane MCO - TYS
3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Murphycar
7h 6m
$133–657
Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane PIE - AVL
3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Murphycar
7h 29m
$104–414
Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane PIE - TYS
3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Murphycar
7h 18m
$148–702
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus
4. Drive from BB Wireless - Gainesville to Murphycar
18h 49m
$175–362
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athensbus
4. Take the taxi from Athens to Murphytaxi
18h 53m
$283–474

Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lakeland to Murphy.

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Distance: 670.3 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Murphy, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Murphy. However, you can drive to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then drive to Murphy. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tampa Union Station, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, walk to Tampa Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Athens, then take the taxi to Murphy.

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