What is the cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Saint Simons Island?

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Saint Simons Island is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lakeland to Saint Simons Island?

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Saint Simons Island is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Saint Simons Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Saint Simons Island. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride at Rose St. and arriving at Brunswick via Winter Haven Transportation Center and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Saint Simons Island?

The distance between Lakeland and Saint Simons Island is 292 miles. The road distance is 258.8 miles.

How do I travel from Lakeland to Saint Simons Island without a car?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Saint Simons Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 16m and costs $110 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Lakeland to Saint Simons Island?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Lakeland to Saint Simons Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Saint Simons Island bus from?

Lakeland to Saint Simons Island bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Winter Haven Transportation Center station.

Where does the Lakeland to Saint Simons Island bus arrive?

Lakeland to Saint Simons Island bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Saint Simons Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Saint Simons Island is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Lakeland to Saint Simons Island.

Where can I stay near Saint Simons Island?

There are 996+ hotels available in Saint Simons Island.

Lakeland to Saint Simons Island - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus Greyhound US0640s
8h 16m
$118–212
Drive 257.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lakeland to Saint Simons Islandcar 257.3 mi
4h 55m
$47–68
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 Brunswickbus FlixBus N2472
8h 17m
$74–126
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane TPA - BQK
7h 2m
$133–463
Bus via Jacksonville
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus Greyhound US0640s
9h 18m
$120–175
Train to Orlando, fly
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane MCO - BQK
7h 41m
$123–424
Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane SRQ - BQK
10h 35m
$171–591

Tampa (TPA) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lakeland to Saint Simons Island.

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Distance: 290.6 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Saint Simons Island, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Saint Simons Island via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, and Brunswick in around 8h 17m.

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