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How to get fromTampa to Lakelandby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Lakeland by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    2. Take the bus from Polk County Courthouse to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St.bus bus 22Xl
    2h 44m
    $10–16

  2. Drive 34.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa to Lakelandcar car 34.3 mi
    38 min
    $7–9

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    3h 13m
    $37–76

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tampa to Lakelandtaxi taxi 34.3 mi
    38 min
    $140–180

  5. Bus, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0740s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Winter Haven Terminal to Park & Ride at Rose St.bus bus 12
    3h 10m
    $10–17

Tampa to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St. via Polk County Courthouse in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampa to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Kissimmee Amtrak Station in around 3h 13m.

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