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There are 6 ways to get from Panama City to Lakeland by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane PTY - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 22m
    $355–563

  2. Fly Panama Pacific International Airport to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BLB - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    13h 14m
    $198–438

  3. Drive 3,633.7 mi

    1. Drive from Panama City to Lakelandcar car 3,633.7 mi
    3d 4h
    $800–1,156

  4. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane PTY - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 40m
    $419–656

  5. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane PTY - MIA
    2. Take the train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    11h 53m
    $326–634

  6. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane PTY - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    11h 30m
    $434–733

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,419.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Lakeland, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Panama City to Lakeland. However, you can take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, walk to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) airport, fly to Orlando (MCO), walk to Orlando International Airport, take the line 42 bus to Office Ct & Sand Lake Sunrail, walk to Sand Lake Road, take the train to Kissimmee, then take the train to Lakeland Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Panama City to Lakeland in around 3d 4h.

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