There are 5 ways to get from Miami to Lakeland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain Floridian
4h 31m$70–150Drive 222.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Miami to Lakelandcar 222.8 mi
4h 19m$41–59Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0740s
8h 25m$42–76Fly from Miami International Airport, train
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane MIA - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 32m$568–1,134Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train
- 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
6h 18m$271–689
Miami to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Lakeland is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Lakeland is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami 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 8h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Miami Amtrak Station station and arriving at Lakeland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Miami and Lakeland is 224 miles. The road distance is 224.1 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Lakeland without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $70 - $150.
The train from Miami Station to Lakeland takes 4h 31m including transfers and departs once daily.
Miami to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Lakeland is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Miami, 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 USA operates a bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Miami to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winter Haven Transportation Center station.
Miami to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Lakeland is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Miami to Lakeland.
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