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How to get fromLakeland to San Diegoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lakeland to San Diego by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), train, 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    7h 56m
    $207–773

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    3d 15h
    $1,294–2,726

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    3d 19h
    $801–1,568

  4. Drive 2,404.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to San Diegocar car 2,404.9 mi
    39h 15m
    $439–634

  5. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCO - SAN
    8h 21m
    $238–984

Lakeland to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,127.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 3d 15h.

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