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

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There are 9 ways to get from Meridian to Lakeland by car, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Drive from Meridian to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar car
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane BHM - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 29m
    $305–555

  2. Drive 582.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Meridian to Lakelandcar car 582.4 mi
    12h 14m
    $107–154

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Orlando RedCoach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    18h 32m
    $174–340

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Meridian Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    35h 39m
    $461–949

  5. Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Drive from Meridian to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar car
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BHM - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 47m
    $119–519

  6. Fly Meridian to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Meridian (MEI) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MEI - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    11h 10m
    $137–588

  7. Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane JAN - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    11h 30m
    $145–506

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Biloxi to Wildwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    19h 4m
    $164–247

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gulfport to Wildwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    19h 35m
    $205–333

Meridian to Lakeland by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 690.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Meridian, MS, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a train from Meridian Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Greensboro and Cary in around 35h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Lakeland via New Orleans Bus Station, Biloxi Transit Center, Biloxi, Wildwood, and Wildwood Amtrak Station in around 19h 4m.

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