What is the cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Raleigh?

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Raleigh is to bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 15h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lakeland to Raleigh?

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Raleigh is to Amtrak Thruway and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $100 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Raleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride at Rose St. and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Lakeland and Raleigh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 41m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Raleigh?

The distance between Lakeland and Raleigh is 649 miles. The road distance is 637.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lakeland to Raleigh without a car?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 15h 17m and costs $100 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Lakeland to Raleigh?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Lakeland to Raleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Raleigh bus from?

Lakeland to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winter Haven Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Raleigh train from?

Lakeland to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lakeland to Raleigh?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Raleigh is to bus which takes 15h 17m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 15h 41m.

Where does the Lakeland to Raleigh bus arrive?

Lakeland to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Where does the Lakeland to Raleigh train arrive?

Lakeland to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Raleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Raleigh is 637 miles. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Lakeland to Raleigh.

How do I get a train ticket from Lakeland to Raleigh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lakeland to Raleigh?

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

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Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane TPA - RDU
6h 22m
$106–436
Train to Orlando, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MCO - RDU
6h 31m
$86–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0770S
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472
15h 17m
$106–178
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
15h 41m
$220–460
Drive 633.6 mi
1. Drive from Lakeland to Raleighcar 633.6 mi
10h 56m
$116–167
Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SRQ - RDU
9h 6m
$139–605
Fly Lakeland to Concord, train
1. Fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Concord (USA)plane LAL - USA
2. Take the train from Kannapolis to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
7h 10m
$172–316

Lakeland to Raleigh by train (Amtrak)

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15h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 645.7 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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 $220–460 and the journey takes 15h 41m.

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