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How to get fromMelbourne to Lakelandby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Lakeland by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MEL - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 14m
    $1,046–1,765

  2. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MEL - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    34h 41m
    $591–1,954

  3. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MEL - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    26h 41m
    $631–2,136

  4. Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MEL - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    28h 31m
    $730–2,204

  5. Fly to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MEL - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    29h 55m
    $731–2,405

  6. Fly to Tallahassee, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tallahassee (TLH)plane plane MEL - TLH
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Wildwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    31h 23m

  7. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane MEL - GNV
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Orlando to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 21m
    $621–2,002

  8. Fly to Ft. Myers, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane MEL - RSW
    2. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    33h 23m
    $753–2,474

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration22h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$612Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,790.2 mi
  • Duration: 26h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Lakeland. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Orlando (MCO), 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 the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Tampa (TPA), walk to TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office, take the line 10 bus to Marion Transit Center, take the bus to Bartow, then take the bus to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St..

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