There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk 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 to Orlando, train
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Orlando (MCO)plane ORF - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 41m$143–544Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
21h 19m$308–655Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
22h 54m$146–243Drive 781.6 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Lakelandcar 781.6 mi
14h 1m$143–206Fly to Tampa, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tampa (TPA)plane ORF - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
7h 18m$196–599
Norfolk to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Lakeland is to bus which costs $140 - $250 and takes 22h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Lakeland is to fly and train which takes 5h 41m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Richmond, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.
The distance between Norfolk and Lakeland is 727 miles. The road distance is 786.2 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Lakeland without a car is to train which takes 21h 19m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Norfolk to Lakeland, including transfers.
Norfolk to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Lakeland is to train which takes 21h 19m and costs $300 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 22h 54m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 21h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 22h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Orlando via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Orlando via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Orlando via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Norfolk to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Lakeland is 786 miles. It takes approximately 14h 1m to drive from Norfolk to Lakeland.
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