There are 4 ways to get from Lakewood Ranch to Lakeland by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus Greyhound US0770S
5h 27m$39–56Drive 72.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lakewood Ranch to Lakelandcar 72.6 mi
1h 16m$14–20Bus via Winter Haven Terminal
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0740s / ...
5h 53m$39–57Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FLbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 31m$85–117
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lakewood Ranch to Lakeland is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lakewood Ranch to Lakeland is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakewood Ranch to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center and arriving at Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St. via Tampa Bus Station and Polk County Courthouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Lakewood Ranch and Lakeland is 133 miles. The road distance is 73.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lakewood Ranch to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Lakewood Ranch to Lakeland, including transfers.
Lakewood Ranch to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
Lakewood Ranch to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakewood Ranch to Lakeland is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Lakewood Ranch to Lakeland.
There are 230+ hotels available in Lakeland.
What companies run services between Lakewood Ranch, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lakewood Ranch to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St. via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, and Polk County Courthouse in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Orlando, FL to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
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