There are 5 ways to get from Miami-Dade County to Lakeland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain Floridian
6h 43m$183–264Drive 226.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Miami-Dade County to Lakelandcar 226.8 mi
4h 19m$42–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0740s
11h 44m$71–100Taxi, fly to Orlando, train
- Take the taxi from Miami-Dade County to Miami-Airport-MIAtaxi
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane MIA - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 8m$674–1,261Taxi, fly to Tampa, bus
- Take the taxi from Miami-Dade County to Miami-Airport-MIAtaxi
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
6h 33m$759–1,232
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami-Dade County to Lakeland is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Miami-Dade County to Lakeland is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami-Dade County to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Sw 91St St @ Sw 162Nd Ave and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via South Miami Sta @ 5949 Sw 72 St, Miami Airport Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami-Dade County to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Dadeland South Stat.Rail Northbound and arriving at Lakeland via Miami Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Miami-Dade County and Lakeland is 259 miles. The road distance is 228.1 miles.
The best way to get from Miami-Dade County to Lakeland without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $180 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Miami-Dade County to Lakeland, including transfers.
Miami-Dade County to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami-Dade County to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami-Dade County to Lakeland is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $180 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 11h 44m.
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 $120–190 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Homestead Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +1-305-257-5555
- Website
- homesteadyellowtaxi.wixsite.com
Homestead Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +1-305-257-5555
- Website
- homesteadyellowtaxi.wixsite.com
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Booking & Getting There
Miami-Dade County to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winter Haven Transportation Center station.
Miami-Dade County to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami-Dade County to Lakeland is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Miami-Dade County to Lakeland.
There are 281+ hotels available in Lakeland.