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

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There are 10 ways to get from Ohio to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CMH - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 22m
    $259–899

  2. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CMH - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 53m
    $134–720

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    25h 10m
    $136–239

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    34h 43m
    $729–1,143

  5. Drive  982.3 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Lakelandcar car 982.3 mi
    17h 10m
    $180–259

  6. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CLE - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 22m
    $160–798

  7. Fly Covington to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CVG - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 37m
    $161–1,650

  8. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CLE - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 49m
    $154–230

  9. Fly Covington to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CVG - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 8m
    $226–771

  10. Bus via Atlanta (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    32h 35m
    $209–314

Ohio to Lakeland by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$729Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 877.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbus to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Charlotte Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 25h 10m.

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