What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Augustine to Lakeland?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Augustine to Lakeland is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Augustine to Lakeland?

The fastest way to get from Saint Augustine to Lakeland is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Augustine and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Augustine to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from St. Johns Adminsistration and arriving at Lakeland via JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Saint Augustine to Lakeland?

The distance between Saint Augustine and Lakeland is 251 miles. The road distance is 157.7 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Augustine to Lakeland without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Augustine to Lakeland without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 35m and costs $180 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Saint Augustine to Lakeland?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Saint Augustine to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Augustine to Lakeland bus from?

Saint Augustine to Lakeland bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, depart from St. Johns Adminsistration station.

Where does the Saint Augustine to Lakeland bus arrive?

Saint Augustine to Lakeland bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, arrive at JRTC - Express Select station.

Can I drive from Saint Augustine to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Augustine to Lakeland is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Saint Augustine to Lakeland.

Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 280+ hotels available in Lakeland.

Saint Augustine to Lakeland - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Saint Augustine to Lakeland by taxi, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the taxi from Saint Augustine to Jacksonvilletaxi
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
5h 35m
$182–278
Drive 156.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Saint Augustine to Lakelandcar 156.8 mi
2h 48m
$29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from St. Johns Adminsistration to JRTC - Express Selectbus St. Johns
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 2m
$83–120

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Distance: 249.6 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Saint Augustine, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Saint Augustine to Lakeland via St. Johns Adminsistration, JRTC - Express Select, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 9h 2m.

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