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Pros: Comfortable seats, helpful staff. Cons: Could be a little cleaner.sit back and enjoy the ride. Tips: Sit back and enjoy the ride.
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There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Lakeland to Delray Beach. Traveling by train from Lakeland to Delray Beach usually takes 5 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Floridian train can make the trip in 3 hours and 34 minutes.
| Distance | 159 mi (255 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 34m |
| Lowest price | $29.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Floridian |
| Train lines | 2 |

Average score for trains from Lakeland to Delray Beach
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Comfortable seats, helpful staff. Cons: Could be a little cleaner.sit back and enjoy the ride. Tips: Sit back and enjoy the ride.
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Lakeland to Delray Beach was $29.00. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Delray Beach if you book your train tickets at least 6 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $16.80.
2 train services operate from Lakeland to Delray Beach. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 7h 24m | $42.65 |
Amtrak Floridian | 1 | 3h 35m | $41.91 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Lakeland to Delray Beach every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $40.
Amtrak Floridian train tickets from Lakeland to Delray Beach start from $29, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Floridian schedules to Delray Beach. Amtrak Floridian in Lakeland leaves from Lakeland Amtrak Station - 600 E Main St . And in Delray Beach trains arrive at 345 South Congress Ave .
From Lakeland to Delray Beach train travel on Amtrak Floridian takes 3 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Delray Beach faster, Amtrak Floridian offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 34 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Delray Beach on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Floridian scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Lakeland.
The distance between Lakeland and Delray Beach is approximately 159 miles, or 255 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 8 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Lakeland to Delray Beach on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Lakeland at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 1:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Lakeland twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Delray Beach faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Delray Beach to Lakeland.

Image credit: Dave Ouellette
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.
There are two stations in Lakeland where you can board the train to Delray Beach.
Lakeland Amtrak Station - 600 E Main St
Lakeland Amtrak Station - 600 E Main St
Delray Beach has one train station.
345 South Congress Ave
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