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

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Lakeland by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 37m
    $170–952

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    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 24m
    $153–1,646

  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
    $647–997

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    27h 20m
    $190–298

  5. Drive  1,103.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Lakelandcar car 1,103.6 mi
    19h 13m
    $202–291

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane JFK - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 22m
    $414–1,377

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

    1. Take the bus from Newark Airport to Lehigh Valley Intl Airportbus 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 9m
    $163–524

  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 6m
    $185–1,123

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LGA - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $188–625

  10. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane JFK - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 52m
    $419–1,148

Newark to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$647Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,005.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, 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 New York City Chinatown, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 27h 20m.

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