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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lakeland to Roanoke by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane TPA - ROA
    7h 44m
    $88–415

  2. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane SFB - ROA
    4h 10m
    $83–405

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    4. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    22h 44m
    $236–530

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    24h 16m
    $146–226

  5. Drive  724.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Roanokecar car 724.2 mi
    13h 19m
    $133–191

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus bus
    2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PIE - ROA
    6h 7m
    $93–420

Lakeland to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Roanoke via Cary, Greensboro, and Lynchburg in around 22h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Roanoke Bus Stop via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, Richmond, Richmond, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 24h 16m.

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