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How to get fromWashington to Lakelandby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DCA - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 46m
    $207–1,079

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane IAD - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $79–599

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    20h 20m
    $150–220

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    21h 50m
    $550–850

  5. Drive  886.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Lakelandcar car 886.3 mi
    15h 9m
    $162–234

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane DCA - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    7h 21m
    $152–928

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane BWI - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 29m
    $114–1,291

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane DCA - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $238–881

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane IAD - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 13m
    $144–481

Washington to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 821 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal in around 20h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–850 and the journey takes 21h 50m.

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