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How to get fromManhattan to Lakelandby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LGA - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 38m
    $171–591

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LGA - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 11m
    $164–826

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    25h 3m
    $391–777

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    27h 29m
    $192–323

  5. Drive 1,117.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Lakelandcar car 1,117.3 mi
    19h 37m
    $204–295

  6. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane ABE - SFB
    3. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lakelandcar car
    7h 54m
    $168–518

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane JFK - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $422–1,252

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane EWR - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 42m
    $208–911

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane EWR - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 15m
    $281–1,146

  10. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane JFK - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 18m
    $775–1,137

Manhattan to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration25h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,018.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Kissimmee Amtrak Station in around 25h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2 Av/E 96 St to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Allen St/Canal St, New York City Chinatown, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 27h 29m.

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