What is the cheapest way to get from Texas to Lakeland?

The cheapest way to get from Texas to Lakeland is to bus which costs $150 - $220 and takes 20h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Texas to Lakeland?

The fastest way to get from Texas to Lakeland is to fly and train which takes 7h 37m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Texas and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Texas to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and arriving at Lakeland via Wildwood Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Texas and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct train from Texas to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Texas to Lakeland?

The distance between Texas and Lakeland is 924 miles. The road distance is 961.7 miles.

How do I travel from Texas to Lakeland without a car?

The best way to get from Texas to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 20h 25m and costs $150 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Texas to Lakeland?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Texas to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Texas to Lakeland bus from?

Texas to Lakeland bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Texas to Lakeland train from?

Texas to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.

Train or bus from Texas to Lakeland?

The best way to get from Texas to Lakeland is to bus which takes 20h 25m and costs $150 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Texas to Lakeland bus arrive?

Texas to Lakeland bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Wildwood station.

What is the time difference between Texas and Lakeland?

Lakeland is 1h ahead of Texas. It is currently 6:41 AM in Texas and 7:41 AM in Lakeland.

Where does the Texas to Lakeland train arrive?

Texas to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Texas to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Texas to Lakeland is 962 miles. It takes approximately 16h 30m to drive from Texas to Lakeland.

How do I get a train ticket from Texas to Lakeland?

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Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 282+ hotels available in Lakeland.

Texas to Lakeland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Texas to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Orlando, train
best
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Orlando (MCO)plane HOU - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 37m
$137–684
Fly Dallas to Tampa, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Tampa (TPA)plane DAL - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
8h 35m
$112–512
Bus
1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus Houston
2. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 25m
$156–214
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
4. Take the train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 2h
$487–1,207
Drive 956.2 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Lakelandcar 956.2 mi
16h 30m
$175–253
Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tampa (TPA)plane AUS - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
8h 38m
$192–818
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tampa (TPA)plane HOU - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
8h 48m
$124–669
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tampa (TPA)plane IAH - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
9h 2m
$444–670
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Tampa, line 30 bus, bus
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Tampa (TPA)plane DFW - TPA
2. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Marion Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
4. Take the bus from Polk County Courthouse to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St.bus
9h 42m
$134–439

Texas to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

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2d 2hAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Texas to Lakeland.

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Distance: 918.9 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Theater District Rusk EB to Lakeland via Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Wildwood, and Wildwood Amtrak Station in around 20h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Lakeland Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro, and Cary in around 2d 2h.

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