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How to get fromNew Jersey to Lakelandby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane EWR - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $168–890

  2. Fly Trenton Mercer Airport to Orlando, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane TTN - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 35m
    $84–327

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    24h 40m
    $378–772

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    25h 35m
    $175–317

  5. Drive 1,104.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Lakelandcar car 1,104.6 mi
    19h 20m
    $202–292

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane PHL - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 7m
    $170–549

  7. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive

    1. Take the bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane ABE - SFB
    3. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lakelandcar car
    8h 27m
    $149–505

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane EWR - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 13m
    $182–1,023

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane PHL - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 42m
    $134–502

  10. Fly Laguardia Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LGA - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 8m
    $142–645

New Jersey to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,005.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Kissimmee Amtrak Station in around 24h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 25h 35m.

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