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How to get fromLakeland to Starkvilleby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Lakeland to Starkville by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane TPA - GTR
    7h 7m
    $143–478

  2. Drive 630.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Starkvillecar car 630.3 mi
    12h 17m
    $115–167

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tupelobus bus
    4. Drive from Tupelo to Starkvillecar car
    18h 27m
    $182–350

  4. Train to Orlando, fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane MCO - GTR
    7h 27m
    $133–439

  5. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane TPA - BHM
    3. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Starkvillecar car
    7h 11m
    $144–663

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane SRQ - GTR
    9h 32m
    $181–606

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane MCO - BHM
    3. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Starkvillecar car
    7h 30m
    $304–554

  8. Amtrak Thruway, bus, drive

    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 Tupelobus bus
    4. Drive from Tupelo to Starkvillecar car
    18h 29m
    $142–253

  9. Train, bus, drive via Savannah

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Savannah to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tupelobus bus
    4. Drive from Tupelo to Starkvillecar car
    20h 46m

  10. Train, bus, drive via Jacksonville

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tupelobus bus
    4. Drive from Tupelo to Starkvillecar car
    21h 20m
    $180–361

  11. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tupelobus bus
    4. Drive from Tupelo to Starkvillecar car
    22h 22m
    $182–324

Tampa (TPA) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) flights

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Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 583.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Starkville, MS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Starkville. However, you can take the bus to Tampa Union Station, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR), then take the taxi to Starkville. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Starkville via Kissimmee, Sand Lake Road, Office Ct & Sand Lake Sunrail, Mccoy Rd & Central Ave, Orlando RedCoach Station, Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Tupelo in around 18h 27m.

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