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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rhode Island to Lakeland by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane PVD - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 48m
    $209–753

  2. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane PVD - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 25m
    $144–675

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    29h 24m
    $666–1,718

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 108
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    30h 12m
    $224–376

  5. Drive  1,287.6 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Lakelandcar car 1,287.6 mi
    22h 47m
    $221–318

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane BOS - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 36m
    $164–1,311

  7. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BOS - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    11h 13m
    $159–1,683

Rhode Island to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration29h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$666Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,142.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a train from Providence to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Kissimmee Amtrak Station in around 29h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Park & Ride at Rose St. via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Newark Penn Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 30h 12m.

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