Trains tickets from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL

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Next departures to Lakeland

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Jacksonville
    Departure location: Jacksonville Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Lakeland
    Destination location: Lakeland Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Jacksonville
    Departure location: Jacksonville Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Lakeland
    Destination location: Lakeland Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Jacksonville
    Departure location: Jacksonville Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Lakeland
    Destination location: Lakeland Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Jacksonville
    Departure location: Jacksonville Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Lakeland
    Destination location: Lakeland Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Jacksonville to Lakeland.

Bus
Average Price$38 - $84Average Duration5h 55m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$22 - $125Average Duration4h 40m
24kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
4h 40mAverage Duration
$22Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Train Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$45
Average train trip duration4h 40m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:58am
Distance161 miles (259 km)
Latest train departure7:15am

Jacksonville to Lakeland Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/25
$53
07/26
$351
Today
$61
07/28
$38
07/29
$42
07/30
$42
07/31
$42
08/01
$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $351 for a train ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-08-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Jacksonville and Lakeland is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Lakeland.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lakeland you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Jacksonville and Lakeland compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Jacksonville to Lakeland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

What's the cheapest way to go from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Jacksonville, FL and Lakeland, FL is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $45 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $22. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Lakeland, FL, choose the train, as it will take you from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL in about 4h 40m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL

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