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How to get fromMiami Beach to Lakelandby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Miami Beach to Lakeland by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Line 79 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Rd @ James Ave to E 25 St & 11 Av Hialeahbus bus 79
    2. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train Floridian
    6h 51m
    $58–133

  2. Drive  227.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Miami Beach to Lakelandcar car 227.4 mi
    4h 24m
    $42–60

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    9h 55m
    $45–70

  4. Fly Miami International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MIA - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 5m
    $618–1,134

  5. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane FLL - MCO
    2. Take the train from Sand Lake Road to Kissimmeetrain train
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 17m
    $295–701

  6. Line 150 bus to Miami International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 30 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Collins Av & 18 St to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MIA - TPA
    3. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Marion Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Polk County Courthouse to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St.bus bus
    7h 25m
    $664–1,119

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa, line 30 bus, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane FLL - TPA
    2. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Marion Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Polk County Courthouse to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St.bus bus
    7h 43m
    $131–316

Miami Beach to Lakeland by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Miami Beach, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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