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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Lakelandby bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Lakeland by bus (Greyhound) or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    5h 2m
    $11–18

  2. Drive 56.2 mi

    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Lakelandcar car 56.2 mi
    1h 3m
    $11–15

  3. Line 100 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4 to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    5h 45m
    $14–21

  4. Line 9 bus, line 100 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - G to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4bus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4 to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 3m
    $14–22

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  • Distance: 88.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St. via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, and Polk County Courthouse in around 5h 2m.

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