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

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

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane PHL - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 25m
    $161–527

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane PHL - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 59m
    $124–481

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    23h 18m
    $361–711

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    24h 40m
    $154–275

  5. Drive 1,023.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lakelandcar car 1,023.8 mi
    17h 56m
    $187–270

  6. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus 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
    7h 48m
    $133–486

  7. Train to Trenton Mercer Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    2. Fly from Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane TTN - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $141–467

  8. Train to New Castle Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain train
    2. Fly from New Castle Airport (ILG) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ILG - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 5m
    $235–1,229

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane PHL - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 49m
    $180–449

  10. Train to Trenton Mercer Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    2. Fly from Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane TTN - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 58m
    $154–491

Philadelphia to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 932.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Kissimmee Amtrak Station in around 23h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 24h 40m.

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