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How to get fromSaint Simons Island to Lakelandby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Simons Island to Lakeland by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train via Jacksonville

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brunswick to Jacksonvillebus bus Greyhound US0640s
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    7h 28m
    $176–267

  2. Drive  258.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Simons Island to Lakelandcar car 258.1 mi
    4h 56m
    $45–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brunswick to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2434
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    7h 43m
    $107–156

  4. Fly to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane BQK - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $143–515

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brunswick to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2434
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    8h 3m
    $85–118

  6. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BQK - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 6m
    $133–526

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Saint Simons Island, GA, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Saint Simons Island to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Brunswick, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 8h 3m.

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