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

The cheapest way to get from Mobile to Lakeland is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mobile to Lakeland is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 34m and costs $120 - $400.

How far is it from Mobile to Lakeland?

The distance between Mobile and Lakeland is 550 miles. The road distance is 493 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mobile to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs $160 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Mobile to Lakeland, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Mobile to Lakeland?

The best way to get from Mobile to Lakeland is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs $160 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $550 and takes 9h 53m.

What is the time difference between Mobile and Lakeland?

Lakeland is 1h ahead of Mobile. It is currently 2:38 AM in Mobile and 3:38 AM in Lakeland.

Can I drive from Mobile to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Mobile to Lakeland is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Mobile to Lakeland.

Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 253+ hotels available in Lakeland.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mobile to Lakeland 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 Mobile to Plant Citybus Houston
8h 58m
$164–208
Fly Mobile Regional Airport to Tampa, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Tampa (TPA)plane MOB - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
12h 24m
$83–381
Drive 490.1 mi
1. Drive from Mobile to Lakelandcar 490.1 mi
8h 50m
$90–130
Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Orlando, train
1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus
2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Orlando (MCO)plane PNS - MCO
3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 34m
$126–391
Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus
1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus
2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Tampa (TPA)plane PNS - TPA
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
9h 59m
$143–397
Bus to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Tampa, bus
1. Take the bus from Mobile to Gulfportbus
2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Tampa (TPA)plane GPT - TPA
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
10h 1m
$276–1,052
Fly Mobile Regional Airport to Lakeland
1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Lakeland (LAL)plane MOB - LAL
9h 53m
$134–546
Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus
2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane PNS - MIA
3. Take the train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain
11h 45m
$205–654

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Orlando (MCO) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mobile to Lakeland.

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Distance: 546.9 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

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

Omnibus Express operates a bus from Mobile to Plant City once daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Alternatively, Delta and Avelo Airlines fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Lakeland (LAL) once daily.

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