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How to get fromLakeland to Palm Springsby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lakeland to Palm Springs by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane TPA - PSP
    9h 23m
    $194–692

  2. Train to Orlando, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MCO - PSP
    10h 11m
    $174–653

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3d
    $931–1,915

  4. Drive 2,349.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Palm Springscar car 2,349.1 mi
    39h 23m
    $429–620

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3d 15h
    $1,307–2,700

Lakeland to Palm Springs by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$931Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,091.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Palm Springs. 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 Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then take the taxi to Palm Springs. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lakeland to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 3d.

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