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

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There are 11 ways to get from Newark to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), 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 39m
    $190–752

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

    cheapest
    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 54m
    $114–489

  3. Bus, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2473
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Lakelandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    24h 5m

  4. 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
    $643–991

  5. Drive  1,103.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Lakelandcar car 1,103.6 mi
    19h 13m
    $189–273

  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 15m
    $404–1,177

  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
    $157–523

  8. 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 52m
    $178–535

  9. 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 15m
    $305–924

  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 26m
    $153–1,647

  11. 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 plane EWR - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    11h 26m
    $118–520

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar124Weekly Planes
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,005.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Lakeland via Orlando Bus Station, John Young Pkwy & Amelia St, N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, and Orlando, FL in around 24h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Kissimmee Amtrak Station in around 24h 40m.

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