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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lakeland to Raleigh by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane TPA - RDU
    6h 23m
    $114–414

  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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MCO - RDU
    6h 31m
    $79–324

  3. Bus

    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 Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    15h 17m
    $90–156

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    15h 41m
    $180–420

  5. Drive 633.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Raleighcar car 633.6 mi
    10h 56m
    $116–167

  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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SRQ - RDU
    9h 6m
    $155–699

Lakeland to Raleigh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to GoRaleigh Station via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 15h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–420 and the journey takes 15h 41m.

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