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Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | 30th Street Station | Lakeland Station | No tags | |||||
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Lakeland
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 28 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 978, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL 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 Philadelphia to Lakeland?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Lakeland start from R 3 978. The average price for this train route is around R 6 301. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Lakeland is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1463 km. The quickest train can get you there in 22h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Lakeland route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Lakeland departs at 09:44. And the latest train departs at 10:38.
Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on 04 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 473To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 473 to R 16 290 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 473, which is on 2025-12-04.
