There are 10 ways to get from Michigan to Lakeland by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane GRR - SFB
- Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lakelandcar
6h 39m$107–484Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
29h$189–303Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the train from Toledo to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
37h 54m$376–937Drive 1,142.8 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Lakelandcar 1,142.8 mi
19h 41m$209–302Fly Detroit to Orlando, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Orlando (MCO)plane DTW - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 45m$196–733Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Lakeland
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lakeland (LAL)plane GRR - LAL
6h 33m$186–656Fly Detroit to Lakeland
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland (LAL)plane DTW - LAL
5h 36m$244–854Fly Detroit to Tampa, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA)plane DTW - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
9h 10m$133–668Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Orlando, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Orlando (MCO)plane GRR - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 47m$148–485Fly Detroit to Jacksonville, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane DTW - JAX
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 6m$174–788
Michigan to Lakeland by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Lakeland is to bus which costs $180 - $310 and takes 29h.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Lakeland is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $240 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.
The distance between Michigan and Lakeland is 1097 miles. The road distance is 1149.5 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 29h and costs $180 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Michigan to Lakeland, including transfers.
Michigan to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Lakeland is to bus which takes 29h and costs $180 - $310. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $700 and takes 6h 33m.
Michigan to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Lakeland is 1149 miles. It takes approximately 19h 41m to drive from Michigan to Lakeland.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Detroit to Orlando via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Detroit to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Detroit to Tampa via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Orlando via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Orlando via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Detroit to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Detroit to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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