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How to get fromLakeland to New Jerseyby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Lakeland to New Jersey by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane TPA - EWR
    5h 55m
    $188–1,028

  2. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane TPA - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    7h 4m
    $140–508

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    24h 15m
    $374–778

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    26h 52m
    $198–342

  5. Drive 1,101.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Newarkcar car 1,101.4 mi
    19h 12m
    $201–291

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane MCO - EWR
    6h 8m
    $169–889

  7. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane TPA - LGA
    6h 55m
    $142–640

  8. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane TPA - JFK
    6h 51m
    $783–1,153

  9. Train to Orlando, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MCO - LGA
    7h 5m
    $173–601

  10. Train to Orlando, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane MCO - JFK
    6h 56m
    $424–1,264

  11. Train to Orlando, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MCO - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    7h 18m
    $171–549

Lakeland to New Jersey by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,047.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and New Jersey, USA?

You can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Station via Kissimmee Amtrak Station in around 24h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Newark Penn Station via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, and New York City Chinatown in around 26h 52m.

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