What is the cheapest way to get from Siesta Key to Lakeland?

The cheapest way to get from Siesta Key to Lakeland is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Siesta Key to Lakeland?

The fastest way to get from Siesta Key to Lakeland is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Siesta Key and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Siesta Key to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera NB and arriving at Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St. via Downtown Transfer Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station and Polk County Courthouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Siesta Key to Lakeland?

The distance between Siesta Key and Lakeland is 140 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.

How do I travel from Siesta Key to Lakeland without a car?

The best way to get from Siesta Key to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Siesta Key to Lakeland?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Siesta Key to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Siesta Key to Lakeland bus from?

Siesta Key to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.

Where does the Siesta Key to Lakeland bus arrive?

Siesta Key to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.

Can I drive from Siesta Key to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Siesta Key to Lakeland is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Siesta Key to Lakeland.

Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 240+ hotels available in Lakeland.

Siesta Key to Lakeland - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and line 77 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Siesta Key to Lakeland by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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 Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus Greyhound US0770S
6h 58m
$34–48
Drive 83.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Siesta Key to Lakelandcar 83.2 mi
1h 39m
$16–22
Line 77 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera to Main St @ Lemon Avebus 77
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
8h 26m
$34–48
Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FLbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 35m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Siesta Key to Lakeland.

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Distance: 139.7 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Siesta Key, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera NB to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St. via Main St @ Lemon Ave, Downtown Transfer Station, Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, and Polk County Courthouse in around 6h 58m.

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