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How to get fromMichigan to Lakelandby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Michigan to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Detroit to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DTW - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 37m
    $230–686

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Orlando, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane GRR - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $132–638

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    29h
    $188–356

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    37h 54m
    $506–1,037

  5. Drive 1,143.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lakelandcar car 1,143.8 mi
    19h 48m
    $209–302

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane GRR - SFB
    2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lakelandcar car
    6h 45m
    $137–624

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Lakeland

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lakeland (LAL)plane plane GRR - LAL
    6h 33m
    $256–906

  8. Fly Detroit to Lakeland

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland (LAL)plane plane DTW - LAL
    5h 36m
    $234–854

  9. Fly Detroit to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane DTW - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 7m
    $183–1,020

  10. Fly Detroit to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane DTW - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 5m
    $169–698

Michigan to Lakeland by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$506Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,034.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 29h. Alternatively, Avelo Airlines flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lakeland (LAL) 3 times a week.

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