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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Lakeland is to bus which costs $180 - $290 and takes 27h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Lakeland is to fly and train which takes 7h 36m and costs $160 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via New York City Chinatown, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via Kissimmee Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.

How far is it from Newark to Lakeland?

The distance between Newark and Lakeland is 1011 miles. The road distance is 1111 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Lakeland without a car is to train which takes 24h 40m and costs $310 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Newark to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Lakeland bus from?

Newark to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Lakeland train from?

Newark to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Lakeland?

The best way to get from Newark to Lakeland is to train which takes 24h 40m and costs $310 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 27h 20m.

Where does the Newark to Lakeland bus arrive?

Newark to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.

Where does the Newark to Lakeland train arrive?

Newark to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kissimmee Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Lakeland is 1111 miles. It takes approximately 19h 20m to drive from Newark to Lakeland.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Lakeland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Lakeland?

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Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 284+ hotels available in Lakeland.

Newark to Lakeland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Newark to Lakeland by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Newark Liberty International Airport to Orlando, train
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)plane EWR - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 36m
$167–886
Fly Laguardia Airport to Tampa, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Tampa (TPA)plane LGA - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
10h 27m
$152–1,643
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
24h 40m
$310–676
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York City Chinatownbus
2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Orlando Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
27h 20m
$189–288
Drive 1,104.6 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Lakelandcar 1,104.6 mi
19h 20m
$202–292
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando, train
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Orlando (MCO)plane JFK - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 17m
$412–1,260
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA)plane EWR - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
9h 9m
$183–1,021
Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Take the bus from Newark Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane ABE - SFB
3. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lakelandcar
8h 29m
$163–533
Fly Laguardia Airport to Orlando, train
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Orlando (MCO)plane LGA - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 52m
$176–608
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tampa (TPA)plane JFK - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
9h 48m
$448–1,145
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane EWR - 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 38m
$182–838

Newark to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

24h 40mAverage Duration

$310Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,005.4 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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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