5.0
I wanted to travel with my tiny Maltese pup. 6 lbs. for 1-1/2 hour ride and the charge was way more than my own ticket! Pretty ridiculous! People with kids should be cautioned about being loud and obnoxious
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There are usually 4 daily bus trips from Orlando to Lakeland.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£10.69 | Avg. Price£10.92 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips4 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration1h 25m | Duration1h 19m |
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Orlando to Lakeland. The train trip from Orlando to Lakeland is usually about one hour and 19 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 49 mi (79 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 19m |
| Lowest price | £8.81 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Floridian |
| Train lines | 1 |

Average score for trains from Orlando to Lakeland
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
I wanted to travel with my tiny Maltese pup. 6 lbs. for 1-1/2 hour ride and the charge was way more than my own ticket! Pretty ridiculous! People with kids should be cautioned about being loud and obnoxious
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Orlando to Lakeland was £8.81. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 28 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around £6.24 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
The average price of train tickets from Orlando to Lakeland is pretty stable year-round. However, we still suggest buying your train tickets at least 48 hours prior to departure to avoid unexpected price hikes and the possibility of the train being sold out.
Amtrak Floridian is the one and only train line which connects Orlando to Lakeland. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Amtrak Floridian | 1 | 1h 20m | £13.03 |
Amtrak Floridian train tickets from Orlando to Lakeland start from £9, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Floridian schedules to Lakeland. Amtrak Floridian in Orlando leaves from 1400 Sligh Blvd . And in Lakeland trains arrive at Lakeland Amtrak Station - 600 E Main St .
From Orlando to Lakeland train travel on Amtrak Floridian takes 1 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Lakeland faster, Amtrak Floridian offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 19 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Lakeland on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Floridian scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Orlando.
Trains departing from Orlando to Lakeland tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Orlando at 10:00am and arrives in Lakeland about an hour later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Lakeland with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Lakeland to Orlando.



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Link to image attributionLakeland is a city between Tampa and Orlando. It is known for its rich history and architectural sites, especially the Florida Southern College, which has buildings designed by the renowned Frank Lloyd Wright. History and art lovers in Lakeland can visit the Polk Museum of Art and check out the collection of artifacts and contemporary paintings. The Munn Park Historic District in Lakeland is another city highlight, boasting early 1900s architecture and a wide range of antique shops.
Downtown Lakeland offers explosive nightlife with a wide range of breweries and taprooms. If you're interested in something new, the city has seen a massive growth of kava bars in its area. The city is also known for its annual Lakeland Festival of Light, where you can join people to light up the mountain.
It is easy to visit Lakeland from other cities by train and bus. Amtrak and FlixBus US provide daily trips from tens of other cities to the town. The Lakeland Area Mass Transit District provides public transportation within the city.

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Link to image attributionThere is one train station in Orlando.
1400 Sligh Blvd
Lakeland has one train station.
Lakeland Amtrak Station - 600 E Main St

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