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

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There are 5 ways to get from Placida to Lakeland by bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or taxi

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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

  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

  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

  5. Taxi, line 09 bus, line 17 bus, line 19 bus, bus, line 12 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Placida to N Tamiami Trl @ N River Rdtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from N Tamiami Trl @ N River Rd to Venice Train Depotbus bus 09
    3. Take the bus from Venice Train Depot to Mall Dr @ Gateway Avebus bus 17
    4. Take the bus from Mall Dr @ Gateway Ave to Cattlemen Transit Stationbus bus 19
    5. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    7. Take the bus from Winter Haven Terminal to Park & Ride at Rose St.bus bus 12
    9h 26m
    $67–85

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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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