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

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There are 8 ways to get from Richmond to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Orlando, train

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RIC - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $306–584

  2. Fly Richmond International Airport to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RIC - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 49m
    $106–428

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    18h 20m
    $121–196

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    20h 49m
    $270–600

  5. Drive 782 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Lakelandcar car 782 mi
    13h 30m
    $143–207

  6. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORF - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 37m
    $147–518

  7. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORF - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 12m
    $202–552

  8. Fly Richmond International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane RIC - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    10h
    $291–1,235

Richmond to Lakeland by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 738.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal in around 18h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 19h 31m.

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