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How to get fromPlacida to Lakelandby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Placida to Lakeland by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 32m
    $130–200

  2. Drive 100.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Placida to Lakelandcar car 100.8 mi
    2h 32m
    $19–27

  3. Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Lakelandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 59m
    $140–189

  4. Amtrak Thruway, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    8h 3m
    $141–202

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  • Distance: 243.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Placida to Lakeland via Port Charlotte and Orlando, FL in around 7h 59m.

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