Rome2Rio

How to get fromLakeland to North Carolinaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Find Transport to North Carolina

See all options

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

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

  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane TPA - ILM
    4h 59m
    $131–790

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433
    13h 52m
    $88–154

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    19h 21m
    $275–565

  4. Drive 561.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Charlottecar car 561.9 mi
    9h 52m
    $103–149

  5. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane TPA - CLT
    5h 35m
    $115–576

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MCO - ILM
    5h 11m
    $132–651

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MCO - CLT
    5h 47m
    $121–377

  8. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane TPA - RDU
    6h 14m
    $105–436

  9. Fly Lakeland to Concord

    1. Fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Concord (USA)plane plane LAL - USA
    3h 52m
    $110–200

  10. Train to Orlando, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MCO - RDU
    6h 23m
    $91–327

  11. Bus via Jacksonville

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 24m
    $131–223

Lakeland to North Carolina by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lakeland to North Carolina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 561.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and North Carolina, USA?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Charlotte Bus Station via Winter Haven Transportation Center and Orlando Bus Station in around 13h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to 7th St Station via Cary, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Parkwood Station in around 19h 21m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers