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How to get fromMelbourne to Lakelandby bus, shuttle, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Lakeland by bus, shuttle, train, or car

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  1. Line 20 bus, shuttle, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Square Mall to West New Haven Ave @ Goodwillbus bus 20
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne, FL - Mobil Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 2m
    $74–100

  2. Drive 97.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne to Lakelandcar car 97.4 mi
    1h 57m
    $18–26

  3. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2h 1m
    $23–42

  4. Line 20 bus, shuttle, line 11 bus, line 40 bus, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Square Mall to West New Haven Ave @ Goodwillbus bus 20
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne, FL - Mobil Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando International Airport to N Garland Ave & W Amelia Stbus bus 11 / ...
    4. Take the bus from N Garland Ave & W Amelia St to Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Drbus bus 40
    5. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Lakelandbus bus
    6h 25m
    $78–96

Melbourne to Lakeland by bus, shuttle, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 136.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Melbourne, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Lakeland. However, you can take the line 20 bus to West New Haven Ave @ Goodwill, walk to Melbourne, FL - Mobil Gas, take the shuttle to Orlando Airport, walk to Orlando International Airport, take the line 42 bus to Office Ct & Sand Lake Sunrail, walk to Sand Lake Road, take the train to Kissimmee, then take the train to Lakeland Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Kissimmee Amtrak Station in around 2h 1m.

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