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

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Mobile is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Mobile is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $120 - $400.

How far is it from Lakeland to Mobile?

The distance between Lakeland and Mobile is 534 miles. The road distance is 493.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lakeland to Mobile without a car is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $210 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Lakeland to Mobile, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lakeland to Mobile?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Mobile is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $210 - $370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $460 and takes 9h 6m.

What is the time difference between Lakeland and Mobile?

Mobile is 1h behind Lakeland. It is currently 12:58 PM in Lakeland and 11:58 AM in Mobile.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Mobile?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Mobile is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Lakeland to Mobile.

Where can I stay near Mobile?

There are 186+ hotels available in Mobile.

Lakeland to Mobile - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Amtrak Thruway

There are 8 ways to get from Lakeland to Mobile by bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Plant City, FL to Love's Travel Stop - Loxleybus Miami
9h 41m
$216–364
Drive 490.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lakeland to Mobilecar 490.3 mi
8h 51m
$90–130
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane TPA - GPT
3. Take the bus from Gulfport to Mobilebus
7h 10m
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Mobile Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane TPA - MOB
10h 11m
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane TPA - PNS
3. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus
8h 26m
Train to Orlando, fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane MCO - PNS
3. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus
8h 39m
$126–392
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane TPA - BHM
3. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Mobilecar
8h 58m
Fly Lakeland to Mobile Regional Airport
1. Fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane LAL - MOB
9h 6m
$96–452

Tampa (TPA) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) flights

13Weekly Planes

3h 25mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lakeland to Mobile.

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Distance: 531.1 mi
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Mobile, AL, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Plant City, FL to Love's Travel Stop - Loxley once daily. Tickets cost $90–210 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, Avelo Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) twice daily.

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