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How to get fromTraverse City to Lakelandby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane TVC - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $130–520

  2. Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane TVC - SFB
    2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lakelandcar car
    4h 31m
    $126–506

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    36h 30m
    $225–460

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 2h

  5. Drive 1,310.5 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Lakelandcar car 1,310.5 mi
    24h 18m
    $240–346

  6. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane TVC - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 40m
    $134–585

Traverse City (TVC) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar107Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,215.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 36h 30m.

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