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How to get fromMiami-Dade County to Lakelandby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Miami-Dade County to Lakeland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train Floridian
    6h 45m
    $127–216

  2. Drive 226.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Miami-Dade County to Lakelandcar car 226.8 mi
    4h 19m
    $42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    11h 39m
    $66–110

  4. Fly 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
    5h 8m
    $708–1,241

  5. Fly to Tampa, line 30 bus, bus

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MIA - 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
    6h 39m
    $852–1,226

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Miami-Dade County, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakeland once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center once daily, and the journey takes 6h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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