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

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There are 10 ways to get from San Francisco to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SFO - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 16m
    $277–897

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Orlando, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane OAK - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 50m
    $203–793

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    2d 17h
    $481–827

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 22h
    $1,305–2,806

  5. Drive 2,791.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Lakelandcar car 2,791.6 mi
    47h 6m
    $510–736

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SFO - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    11h 42m
    $221–1,230

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane OAK - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    13h 19m
    $207–826

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SFO - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    13h 1m
    $326–1,107

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SFO - MIA
    2. Take the train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    13h 18m
    $248–548

  10. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SMF - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 36m
    $248–570

San Francisco to Lakeland by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,516.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Lakeland via Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Wildwood, and Wildwood Amtrak Station in around 2d 17h. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Richmond, Richmond, and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 22h.

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