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

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

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  1. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly

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    1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SFB - SBN
    4h 11m
    $169–738

  2. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    27h 16m
    $216–380

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Floridian
    38h 26m
    $550–1,100

  4. Drive 1,075.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to South Bendcar car 1,075.3 mi
    19h 37m
    $197–284

  5. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SRQ - SBN
    8h 13m
    $241–969

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Punta Gorda Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Port Charlottebus bus
    2. Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane PGD - SBN
    7h 52m
    $233–860

  7. 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 South Bend (SBN)plane plane PIE - SBN
    6h 7m
    $178–748

Lakeland to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration38h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,015.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to South Street Station - South Bend via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 27h 16m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to South Bend Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,100 and the journey takes 38h 26m.

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