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How to get fromWest Raleigh to Lakelandby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Orlando, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RDU - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 43m
    $90–326

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    15h 5m
    $105–174

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    15h 44m
    $220–460

  4. Drive 636.7 mi

    1. Drive from West Raleigh to Lakelandcar car 636.7 mi
    11h 7m
    $117–168

  5. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RDU - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 16m
    $98–430

West Raleigh to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between West Raleigh, NC, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal in around 15h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $220–460 and the journey takes 15h 44m.

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