What is the cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Lakeland?

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Lakeland is to bus which costs $110 - $230 and takes 21h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Lakeland?

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Lakeland is to fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs $160 - $850.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 11m.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Lakeland?

The distance between Silver Spring and Lakeland is 839 miles. The road distance is 898.3 miles.

How do I travel from Silver Spring to Lakeland without a car?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 21h 34m and costs $110 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Silver Spring to Lakeland?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Silver Spring to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Lakeland train from?

Silver Spring to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Silver Spring to Lakeland?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Lakeland is to bus which takes 21h 34m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $300 and takes 23h 11m.

Where does the Silver Spring to Lakeland train arrive?

Silver Spring to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Lakeland is 898 miles. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Silver Spring to Lakeland.

Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 240+ hotels available in Lakeland.

Silver Spring to Lakeland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Silver Spring to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Orlando, train
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO)DCA - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
7h 25m
$165–834
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Orlando, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Orlando (MCO)BWI - MCO
3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
7h 44m
$75–780
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus StationFlixBus N2472
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation CenterGreyhound US0770S
21h 34m
$115–230
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak StationFloridian
23h 11m
$92–294
Drive 893.1 mi
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Lakeland893.1 mi
15h 16m
$163–236
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Orlando, train
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Orlando (MCO)IAD - MCO
3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
8h 5m
$185–449
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tampa (TPA)DCA - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
8h 49m
$192–968
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tampa (TPA)IAD - TPA
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
9h 35m
$142–623
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Tampa (TPA)BWI - TPA
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
9h 13m
$117–874
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jacksonville, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jacksonville (JAX)DCA - JAX
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Station
11h 39m
$241–1,274

Silver Spring to Lakeland by subway and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

23h 11mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 834.5 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 21h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–290 and the journey takes 21h 57m.

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