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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lakeland to Phoenix by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane TPA - PHX
    7h 30m
    $157–442

  2. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    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 Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $350–659

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    3d 4h
    $1,058–2,266

  4. Drive 2,082 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Phoenixcar car 2,082 mi
    35h 7m
    $380–549

  5. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MCO - PHX
    7h 48m
    $217–883

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SRQ - PHX
    11h 49m
    $235–899

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $394–737

Lakeland to Phoenix by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,830.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Phoenix Bus Station via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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