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

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Roanoke is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Roanoke is to drive and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $80 - $390.

Is there a direct train between Lakeland and Roanoke?

No, there is no direct train from Lakeland station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station and arriving at Roanoke via Cary, Greensboro and Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 44m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Roanoke?

The distance between Lakeland and Roanoke is 718 miles. The road distance is 728.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lakeland to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 22h 44m and costs $290 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Lakeland to Roanoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Roanoke bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Roanoke train from?

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

Train or bus from Lakeland to Roanoke?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Roanoke is to train which takes 22h 44m and costs $290 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $340 and takes 24h 12m.

Where does the Lakeland to Roanoke bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lakeland to Roanoke train arrive?

Lakeland to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Roanoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Roanoke is 728 miles. It takes approximately 13h 19m to drive from Lakeland to Roanoke.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Roanoke?

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Lakeland to Roanoke - 6 ways to travel via train, Amtrak Thruway, plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Roanoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride at Rose St. and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, Richmond and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 12m.

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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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Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane TPA - ROA
8h 3m
$97–428
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane SFB - ROA
4h 28m
$83–385
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
4. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
22h 44m
$298–608
Bus
1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Richmondbus
3. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
24h 12m
$214–332
Drive 724.2 mi
1. Drive from Lakeland to Roanokecar 724.2 mi
13h 19m
$133–191
Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PIE - ROA
6h 32m
$97–415

Lakeland to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

22h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 713.7 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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 12m.

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