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How to get fromLakeland to Pensacola Beachby bus, plane, taxi, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Lakeland to Pensacola Beach by bus, plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane TPA - VPS
    3. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Pensacola Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 47m
    $192–553

  2. Drive 427.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Pensacola Beachcar car 427.1 mi
    8h 54m
    $78–113

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Beachcar car
    15h 47m
    $97–184

  4. Amtrak Thruway, bus to Tampa, fly to Pensacola International Airport, line 61 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane TPA - PNS
    4. Take the bus from ECAT Transfer Station to Pensacola Beach Visitors Info Centerbus bus
    7h 8m
    $181–487

  5. Train, train to Orlando, fly to Pensacola International Airport, line 61 bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee to Sand Lake Roadtrain train
    3. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane MCO - PNS
    4. Take the bus from ECAT Transfer Station to Pensacola Beach Visitors Info Centerbus bus
    7h 21m
    $102–788

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane MCO - VPS
    3. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Pensacola Beachtaxi taxi
    8h 20m
    $183–514

  7. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Pensacola International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane SRQ - PNS
    12h 4m
    $124–504

  8. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Beachcar car
    19h 24m
    $139–288

Tampa (TPA) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lakeland to Pensacola Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 383.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Pensacola Beach, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Pensacola Beach. 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 Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), then take the taxi to Pensacola Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lakeland to Pensacola Beach via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Tallahassee, and Mobile Bus Station in around 15h 47m.

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