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

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Sylva is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Sylva is to drive and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $75 - $400.

How far is it from Lakeland to Sylva?

The distance between Lakeland and Sylva is 597 miles. The road distance is 579.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lakeland to Sylva without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 22h 38m and costs $550 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Lakeland to Sylva, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Sylva?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Sylva is 580 miles. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Lakeland to Sylva.

Where can I stay near Sylva?

There are 610+ hotels available in Sylva.

Lakeland to Sylva - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and Amtrak Thruway

There are 8 ways to get from Lakeland to Sylva by car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
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1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane SFB - AVL
3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Sylvacar
4h 8m
$75–391
Amtrak Thruway, bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus
4. Drive from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to Sylvacar
18h 41m
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus
4. Take the taxi from Asheville, NC to Sylvataxi
22h 38m
$578–855
Drive 576.6 mi
1. Drive from Lakeland to Sylvacar 576.6 mi
10h 32m
$96–138
Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane PIE - AVL
3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Sylvacar
6h 7m
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane SFB - TYS
3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Sylvacar
5h 36m
$186–1,039
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane TPA - GSP
3. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Sylvacar
7h 8m
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus
4. Take the taxi from Asheville, NC to Sylvataxi
22h 5m
$280–394

Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

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Map of how to get from Lakeland to Sylva.

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Distance: 593.9 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Sylva, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Sylva. However, you can drive to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), then drive to Sylva. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lakeland to Sylva via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, Atlanta, and Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville in around 18h 41m.

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