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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Back Bay Station | Lakeland Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Boston Route 128, MA | Lakeland Station | Fastest | |||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Back Bay Station | Lakeland Station | No tags | |||||
| Back Bay Station | Lakeland Station | No tags | |||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Back Bay Station | Lakeland Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Lakeland
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $465, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5650 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $251
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Lakeland, FL by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Boston to Lakeland?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Lakeland start from $465. The average price for this train route is around $682. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Lakeland?
The average train ride duration from Boston to Lakeland is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1159 miles (1869 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Boston to Lakeland route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Boston to Lakeland?
The earliest train departs from Boston to Lakeland at 5:05am. And the latest train departs at 5:19am.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $354To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Lakeland, FL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $354 to $492 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $354 which is on 2025-12-16.
