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

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There are 10 ways to get from Lakeland to Tucson by bus, plane, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Tucson

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    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane TPA - TUS
    10h 23m
    $194–818

  2. Amtrak Thruway, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 6h
    $467–1,075

  3. Drive  1,996.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Tucsoncar car 1,996.4 mi
    32h 55m
    $365–527

  4. Train to Orlando, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane MCO - TUS
    10h 21m
    $315–1,031

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

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SRQ - TUS
    13h 24m
    $295–1,337

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane TPA - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    10h 17m
    $204–463

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MCO - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    10h 40m
    $195–376

  8. Fly Lakeland to Tucson

    1. Fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAL - TUS
    10h 18m
    $202–902

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 12h
    $493–1,115

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 5h
    $756–1,895

Lakeland to Tucson by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$467Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,771.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Avelo Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Tucson (TUS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Tucson Amtrak Station via Cary, Greensboro, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 3d 5h.

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