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

The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Lakeland is to fly and train which costs $80 - $400 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dallas to Lakeland is to fly and train which takes 7h 19m and costs $90 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Dallas and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Lakeland via S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and Wildwood Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Dallas and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct train from Dallas to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Dallas to Lakeland?

The distance between Dallas and Lakeland is 1044 miles. The road distance is 1082.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dallas to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 23h 50m and costs $250 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Dallas to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dallas to Lakeland bus from?

Dallas to Lakeland bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Dallas station.

Where do I catch the Dallas to Lakeland train from?

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

Train or bus from Dallas to Lakeland?

The best way to get from Dallas to Lakeland is to bus which takes 23h 50m and costs $250 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $650 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Dallas to Lakeland bus arrive?

Dallas to Lakeland bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Houston - Telephone Rd station.

What is the time difference between Dallas and Lakeland?

Lakeland is 1h ahead of Dallas. It is currently 8:12 AM in Dallas and 9:12 AM in Lakeland.

Where does the Dallas to Lakeland train arrive?

Dallas to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Dallas to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Lakeland is 1082 miles. It takes approximately 18h 37m to drive from Dallas to Lakeland.

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

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Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 260+ hotels available in Lakeland.

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

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

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Fly Dallas to Orlando, train
best
1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Orlando (MCO)plane DAL - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 19m
$92–407
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Orlando, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Orlando (MCO)plane DFW - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 17m
$84–394
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Houston to Tornado Bus Co - Plant City, FLbus Houston
23h 50m
$253–469
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2d 15h
$361–631
Drive 1,076.1 mi
1. Drive from Dallas to Lakelandcar 1,076.1 mi
18h 37m
$197–284
Fly Dallas to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Tampa (TPA)plane DAL - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
8h 34m
$98–430
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 34m
$150–577
Fly Dallas to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane DAL - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
10h 56m
$147–651
Bus via Wildwood
1. Take the bus from Dallas to Houston - Telephone Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus
3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus
24h 48m

Dallas to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

2d 15hAverage Duration

$361Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dallas to Lakeland.

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Distance: 1,038.2 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum 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 23h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 15h.

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