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

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There are 10 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORF - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 15m
    $152–456

  2. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RIC - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    11h 21m
    $109–412

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    21h 50m
    $137–219

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    23h 18m
    $519–829

  5. Drive  798.3 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Lakelandcar car 798.3 mi
    14h 16m
    $146–211

  6. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORF - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 2m
    $132–547

  7. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RIC - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 50m
    $139–621

  8. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane ORF - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    10h 6m
    $356–865

  9. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ORF - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 55m
    $257–486

  10. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane ORF - MIA
    2. Take the train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    10h 30m
    $213–626

Virginia Beach to Lakeland by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$519Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 735.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Richmond, Richmond, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 21h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 23h 18m.

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