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How to get fromNew Orleans to Lakelandby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Lakeland by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Orlando, train

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MSY - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 57m
    $109–507

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Wildwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    13h 42m
    $139–199

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    40h 1m
    $525–1,083

  4. Drive 633.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Lakelandcar car 633.5 mi
    11h 17m
    $116–167

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tampa, line 30 bus, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MSY - TPA
    2. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Marion Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Polk County Courthouse to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St.bus bus
    8h 6m
    $133–570

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane GPT - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 19m
    $173–748

  7. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane GPT - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 34m
    $207–1,031

  8. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MSY - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    9h 33m
    $328–1,447

New Orleans to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration40h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$525Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 622.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Greensboro and Cary in around 40h 1m.

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