What is the cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Lakeland?

The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Lakeland is to fly and bus which costs $120 - $700 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minnesota to Lakeland?

The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Lakeland is to fly and train which takes 7h 50m and costs $210 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Minnesota and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Minnesota and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Minnesota to Lakeland?

The distance between Minnesota and Lakeland is 1387 miles. The road distance is 1536.6 miles.

How do I travel from Minnesota to Lakeland without a car?

The best way to get from Minnesota to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 47h 25m and costs $300 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Minnesota to Lakeland?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Minnesota to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minnesota to Lakeland bus from?

Minnesota to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Minnesota to Lakeland train from?

Minnesota to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.

Train or bus from Minnesota to Lakeland?

The best way to get from Minnesota to Lakeland is to bus which takes 47h 25m and costs $300 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Minnesota to Lakeland bus arrive?

Minnesota to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Minnesota and Lakeland?

Lakeland is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 11:56 AM in Minnesota and 12:56 PM in Lakeland.

Where does the Minnesota to Lakeland train arrive?

Minnesota to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Minnesota to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Lakeland is 1537 miles. It takes approximately 26h 11m to drive from Minnesota to Lakeland.

Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 282+ hotels available in Lakeland.

Minnesota to Lakeland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Minnesota to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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.

Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Orlando, train
best
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Orlando (MCO)plane MSP - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 50m
$216–1,133
Fly Rochester to Tampa, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Tampa (TPA)plane RST - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
11h 15m
$122–653
Bus
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
47h 25m
$303–500
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2d 1h
$532–1,342
Drive 1,527.7 mi
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Lakelandcar 1,527.7 mi
26h 11m
$279–403
Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tampa (TPA)plane MSP - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
9h 10m
$503–1,118
Fly Duluth International Airport to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Tampa (TPA)plane DLH - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
11h 44m
$132–618
Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Jacksonville, train
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane MSP - JAX
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 18m
$194–838
Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MSP - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
11h 47m
$252–1,135
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 5h
$518–1,262

Minnesota to Lakeland by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

2d 1hAverage Duration

$532Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Minnesota to Lakeland.

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Distance: 1,378.8 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 47h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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