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

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

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  1. Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane SGF - SFB
    2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lakelandcar car
    4h 2m
    $114–479

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    29h 30m
    $191–331

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 3h
    $1,137–1,797

  4. Drive  1,041.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Lakelandcar car 1,041.2 mi
    18h 54m
    $190–275

  5. Fly to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SGF - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 15m
    $138–555

  6. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SGF - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 36m
    $127–586

  7. Bus via Jacksonville

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus bus
    32h 6m

Springfield to Lakeland by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 996 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Park & Ride at Rose St. via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 29h 30m.

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