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Five ways to Travel from Lakeland to Lake Charles

Composite routes from Lakeland to Lake Charles

Cheapest
13 h 46 min
Car
1336 km.
from $73
Other
13 h 46 min
Rideshare
1336 km.
from $17.43
7 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
1118 km.
from $10.87
8 h 46 min
Train, Plane
1118 km.
from $138.21
45 h 40 min
1116 km.
from $489.70

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Tampa to Lake
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$636.93
Plane from Orlando to Lake
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$509.54

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Tampa to Lake
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.59–$598.71
Plane from Orlando to Lake
Ave. Duration:
6h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.94–$484.07

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Cary
Ave. Duration:
14h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$254.77
Train from Cary to Greensboro
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.46–$82.80
Train from Greensboro to New
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$292.99
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.30–$121.02
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Bus operators

Tornado Bus Company

Phone:
+1 888 358 6762
Email:
Website:
tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Plant City, FL to Pilot
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.60–$433.11

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Lake Charles?

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Lake Charles is to train and fly which costs $52.17 - $260.87 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lakeland to Lake Charles?

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Lake Charles is to train and fly which takes 8h 46m and costs $52.17 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct train between Lakeland and Lake Charles?

No, there is no direct train from Lakeland station to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station and arriving at Lake Charles via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 40m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Lake Charles?

The distance between Lakeland and Lake Charles is 1145 km. The road distance is 1336.6 km.

How do I travel from Lakeland to Lake Charles without a car?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 16h 7m and costs $217.39 - $467.39 .

How long does it take to get from Lakeland to Lake Charles?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Lakeland to Lake Charles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Lake Charles train from?

Lakeland to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lakeland to Lake Charles?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Lake Charles is to bus which takes 16h 7m and costs $217.39 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $173.91 - $652.17 and takes 45h 40m.

What is the time difference between Lakeland and Lake Charles?

Lake Charles is 1h behind Lakeland. It is currently 05:21 in Lakeland and 04:21 in Lake Charles.

Where does the Lakeland to Lake Charles train arrive?

Lakeland to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Lake Charles?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Lake Charles is 1337 km. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Lakeland to Lake Charles.

How do I get a train ticket from Lakeland to Lake Charles?

Book your Lakeland to Lake Charles train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lake Charles?

There are 124+ hotels available in Lake Charles. Prices start at $66.64 per night.
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