How much is the train ticket from Lakeland to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Lakeland to Philadelphia start from R 2 089. The average price for this train route is around R 5 210. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Lakeland to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Lakeland to Philadelphia is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1463 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Lakeland to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lakeland to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Lakeland to Philadelphia departs at 17:25. And the latest train departs at 17:25.

Train Lakeland to Philadelphia from R 2 000 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Lakeland to Philadelphia on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 2h	20:02	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 2h	20:02	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 2h	20:02	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Lakeland to Philadelphia on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 2h	20:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	19:03	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 2h	20:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Lakeland to Philadelphia on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 2h	20:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	19:03	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 2h	20:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Lakeland to Philadelphia on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 2h	20:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	19:03	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 2h	20:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Lakeland to Philadelphia on 4 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 2h	20:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	19:03	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 2h	20:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	17:25	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 9:06 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lakeland to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 655, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

1d 11hAverage duration

1465 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 655 - R 6 420	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 089 - R 16 324	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 133kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 089

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lakeland, FL to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Lakeland to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Lakeland to Philadelphia start from R 2 089. The average price for this train route is around R 5 210. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Lakeland to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Lakeland to Philadelphia is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1463 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Lakeland to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lakeland to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Lakeland to Philadelphia departs at 17:25. And the latest train departs at 17:25.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/01

R 3 515

28/01

R 4 112

Today

R 4 112

30/01

R 3 515

31/01

No data

01/02

R 3 209

02/02

R 3 322

03/02

R 3 209

The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 01 Feb 2026 with a price of R 3 209

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Lakeland, FL to Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 3 209 to R 21 751 for a train ticket from Lakeland, FL to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 209, which is on 2026-02-01.