There are 7 ways to get from Memphis to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Orlando, train
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Orlando (MCO)plane MEM - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 48m$128–597Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
cheapest- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane MEM - SFB
- Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lakelandcar
4h 52m$104–521Bus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
22h 1m$141–235Drive 758 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Lakelandcar 758 mi
13h 40m$139–200Fly to Tampa, bus
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Tampa (TPA)plane MEM - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
8h 9m$113–618Bus, train
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
23h 27m$237–384Bus via Jacksonville
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus
24h 37m
Memphis to Lakeland by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Lakeland is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Lakeland is to fly and drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.
The distance between Memphis and Lakeland is 761 miles. The road distance is 762.4 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 22h 1m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Memphis to Lakeland, including transfers.
Memphis to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
Memphis to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Lakeland is 1h ahead of Memphis. It is currently 7:24 PM in Memphis and 8:24 PM in Lakeland.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Lakeland is 762 miles. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Memphis to Lakeland.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 22h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Memphis to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Memphis to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Orlando via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Memphis to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Memphis to Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Memphis to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Memphis to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Tampa via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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