There are 7 ways to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Miami International Airport to Orlando, train
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane MIA - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 29m$592–1,072Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0740s
9h 28m$37–77Bus to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Orlando, train
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airportbus
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO)plane FLL - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 59m$274–647Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain Floridian
6h 13m$68–146Fly Miami International Airport to Tampa, bus
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
6h$784–1,082Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Miami-MIA to Lakeland219.2 mi
4h 13mDrive 219.2 mi
- Drive from Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakelandcar 219.2 mi
4h 13m$40–58
Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami Airport (MIA) station to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Miami International Airport and arriving at Lakeland via Miami Airport Station and Hollywood Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Miami Airport (MIA) and Lakeland is 255 miles. The road distance is 220.5 miles.
The best way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland, including transfers.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hollywood Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Miami Airport (MIA), USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Lakeland once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Miami-MIA to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winter Haven Transportation Center station.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Miami Airport (MIA) to Lakeland.
There are 230+ hotels available in Lakeland.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Miami Airport (MIA) and Lakeland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









