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

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Lakeland by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RDU - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 51m
    $86–326

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    15h 44m
    $220–460

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    16h 13m
    $105–177

  4. Drive 634.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Lakelandcar car 634.6 mi
    11h 3m
    $116–168

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RDU - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 24m
    $98–432

  6. Train to Concord, fly to Lakeland

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Kannapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Concord (USA) to Lakeland (LAL)plane plane USA - LAL
    6h 58m
    $175–313

Raleigh to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $220–460 and the journey takes 15h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 16h 13m.

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