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

The cheapest way to get from Miami to Lakeland is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Miami to Lakeland is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Miami and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Miami and Lakeland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Miami Amtrak Station station and arriving at Lakeland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Miami to Lakeland?

The distance between Miami and Lakeland is 224 miles. The road distance is 224.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Miami to Lakeland without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $29 - $150.

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

The train from Miami Station to Lakeland takes 4h 31m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Miami to Lakeland bus from?

Miami to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.

Where do I catch the Miami to Lakeland train from?

Miami to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Miami to Lakeland?

The best way to get from Miami to Lakeland is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $29 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Miami to Lakeland bus arrive?

Miami to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winter Haven Transportation Center station.

Where does the Miami to Lakeland train arrive?

Miami to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland station.

Can I drive from Miami to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Lakeland is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Miami to Lakeland.

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

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Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 248+ hotels available in Lakeland.

Miami to Lakeland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Miami to Lakeland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to LakelandFloridian
4h 31m
$29–150
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation CenterGreyhound US0740s
8h 20m
$42–68
Drive 222.8 mi
1. Drive from Miami to Lakeland222.8 mi
4h 17m
$41–59
Fly from Miami International Airport, train
1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)MIA - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
5h 40m
$106–366
Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO)FLL - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
6h 21m
$59–161

Miami to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

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4h 31mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 223.1 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakeland once daily. Tickets cost $29–150 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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