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

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

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane AUS - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 15m
    $77–339

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane AUS - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    9h 53m
    $72–377

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2270 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Houston to Tornado Bus Co - Plant City, FLbus bus Houston
    22h 35m
    $248–427

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 21h
    $387–748

  5. Drive 1,116 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Lakelandcar car 1,116 mi
    19h 13m
    $204–295

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane AUS - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 26m
    $119–416

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SAT - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 33m
    $125–442

  8. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane AUS - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 49m
    $150–723

  9. Bus via Wildwood

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    23h 39m

  10. Bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    27h 15m

Austin to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Lakeland via Downtown Houston, Pierce St @ Smith St, Fifth Ward/Denver Harbor Transit Center, Lockwood Dr @ Lyons Ave, Lockwood Dr @ Harvey Wilson Dr, Houston, and Tornado Bus Co - Plant City, FL in around 22h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 21h.

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