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How to get fromLakeland to Santa Rosa Beachby bus, plane, car, taxi, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Santa Rosa Beach by bus, plane, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Pensacola International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane TPA - PNS
    3. Drive from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Santa Rosa Beachcar car
    6h 19m
    $129–512

  2. Drive 371.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Santa Rosa Beachcar car 371.7 mi
    7h 25m
    $68–98

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    19h 51m
    $230–366

  4. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane TPA - VPS
    3. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    $157–494

  5. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane TPA - ECP
    3. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 34m
    $182–524

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane MCO - VPS
    3. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 56m
    $147–452

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Pensacola International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane MCO - PNS
    3. Drive from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Santa Rosa Beachcar car
    6h 31m
    $94–900

  8. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    20h 42m
    $225–363

  9. Train, bus, taxi via Jacksonville

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Crestview to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    23h 28m
    $267–455

Tampa (TPA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 441.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Santa Rosa Beach. However, you can take the bus to Tampa Union Station, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Pensacola International Airport (PNS), then drive to Santa Rosa Beach. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tampa Union Station, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, walk to Tampa Bus Station, take the bus to Tallahassee, take the bus to Mobile Bus Station, walk to Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station, take the line 9 bus to Govt Near Royal St, walk to Mobile, take the bus to Crestview, then take the taxi to Santa Rosa Beach.

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