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

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Richmond is to bus which costs $110 - $210 and takes 18h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Richmond is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $300 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Richmond?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride at Rose St. and arriving at Richmond via Winter Haven Transportation Center and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Lakeland and Richmond?

No, there is no direct train from Lakeland station to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Richmond?

The distance between Lakeland and Richmond is 782 miles. The road distance is 785.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lakeland to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 18h 22m and costs $110 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Lakeland to Richmond, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Richmond bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Richmond train from?

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

Train or bus from Lakeland to Richmond?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Richmond is to bus which takes 18h 22m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 20h 28m.

Where does the Lakeland to Richmond bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lakeland to Richmond train arrive?

Lakeland to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Richmond?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Richmond is 786 miles. It takes approximately 13h 23m to drive from Lakeland to Richmond.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Richmond?

There are 364+ hotels available in Richmond.

Lakeland to Richmond - 7 ways to travel via train, Amtrak Thruway, and plane

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

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Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Richmond International Airport
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1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane TPA - RIC
6h 11m
$112–432
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 Richmondbus FlixBus N2472 / ...
18h 22m
$118–204
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
20h 28m
$270–566
Drive 781.2 mi
1. Drive from Lakeland to Richmondcar 781.2 mi
13h 23m
$143–206
Train to Orlando, fly to Richmond International Airport
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane MCO - RIC
6h 7m
$307–583
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane TPA - ORF
3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus
8h 17m
$209–558
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane TPA - DCA
3. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 50m
$169–1,095

Lakeland to Richmond by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 777.5 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Richmond via Winter Haven Transportation Center and Orlando Bus Station in around 18h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 19h 18m.

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