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How to get fromPort Charlotte to Lakelandby bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Charlotte to Lakeland by bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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 6m
    $82–141

  2. Drive 83.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Charlotte to Lakelandcar car 83.6 mi
    2h 7m
    $16–22

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0740s / ...
    7h 20m
    $59–83

  4. 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 33m
    $92–132

  5. 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
    7h 37m
    $94–147

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 225.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Port Charlotte, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Port Charlotte to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop, Tampa, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 7h 20m.

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