How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Lakeland?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Lakeland start at $173. The average price for this train route is around $269. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Lakeland?

The average train trip from Philadelphia to Lakeland takes 1d 1h and covers 1463 km. The quickest train gets 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 9:50am. The latest train departs at 10:38am.

What 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 15 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 4.7 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.

Train Philadelphia to Lakeland from $165 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lakeland on January 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:15pm	30th Street Station	22h 30m	2:45pm	Lakeland Station	CheapestFastest
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 1h	11:38am	Lakeland Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lakeland on January 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:15pm	30th Street Station	22h 30m	2:45pm	Lakeland Station	CheapestFastest
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 1h	11:38am	Lakeland Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lakeland on January 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:15pm	30th Street Station	22h 30m	2:45pm	Lakeland Station	CheapestFastest
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 1h	11:38am	Lakeland Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lakeland on January 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:15pm	30th Street Station	22h 30m	2:45pm	Lakeland Station	CheapestFastest
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 1h	11:38am	Lakeland Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lakeland on January 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15pm	30th Street Station	22h 30m	2:45pm	Lakeland Station	CheapestFastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:13am	30th Street Station	1d 1h	11:38am	Lakeland Station	No tags
	10:20am	30th Street Station	1d 1h	11:38am	Lakeland Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:13am	30th Street Station	1d 1h	11:38am	Lakeland Station	No tags
	10:20am	30th Street Station	1d 1h	11:38am	Lakeland Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lakeland on February 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 1h	11:38am	Lakeland Station	Cheapest
4:15pm	30th Street Station	22h 30m	2:45pm	Lakeland Station	Fastest
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags
9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Lakeland Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Lakeland

We recommend taking the train

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 $173, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

1463 kmDistance

133kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$160 - $516	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$173 - $703	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 133kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia to Lakeland?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Lakeland start at $173. The average price for this train route is around $269. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
The average train trip from Philadelphia to Lakeland takes 1d 1h and covers 1463 km. The quickest train gets 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 9:50am. The latest train departs at 10:38am.
What 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 15 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 4.7 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.

Best price found

01-25

No data

01-26

$269

Today

$269

01-28

$269

01-29

$269

01-30

$217

01-31

$269

02-01

$351

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Jan 30, 2026 with a price of $217

To 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 $217 to $1,262 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 $217 which is on 2026-01-30.