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How to get fromLakeland to Outer Banksby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Outer Banks by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane TPA - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 44m
    $175–515

  2. Train to Orlando, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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
    3. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 14m
    $115–320

  3. Drive  813.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Outer Bankscar car 813.7 mi
    14h 32m
    $149–215

  4. Train to Orlando, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MCO - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 45m
    $126–445

  5. Train to Orlando, fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane MCO - EWN
    3. Drive from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 32m
    $120–485

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

    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
    3. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 1m
    $129–520

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Richmond International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MCO - RIC
    3. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 10m
    $135–545

  8. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Wilmington International Airport, drive

    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
    3. Drive from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 53m
    $139–530

  9. Train to Orlando, fly to Wilmington International Airport, drive

    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
    3. Drive from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Outer Bankscar car
    10h 3m
    $170–700

Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

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Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 877.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Outer Banks. However, you can take the bus to Tampa Union Station, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, take the bus to Airport Rental Car Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Outer Banks. Alternatively, you can drive from Lakeland to Outer Banks in around 14h 32m.

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