Student rides
Florida Polytechnic University rides home, airport runs & game day
Lakeland, Florida· four-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Lakeland and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
Lakeland connects to the relay grid near Orlando, FL (39 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Lakeland → Palm Coast, FL85 mi · $10–$20
- Lakeland → Tampa, FL90 mi · $10–$20
- Lakeland → Gainesville, FL111 mi · $15–$25
- Lakeland → Port St. Lucie, FL125 mi · $15–$30
- Lakeland → Jacksonville, FL145 mi · $20–$35
- Lakeland → Cape Coral, FL163 mi · $20–$35
- Lakeland → Valdosta, GA226 mi · $30–$50
- Lakeland → Miami, FL238 mi · $30–$55
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Lakeland
Florida Polytechnic University student travel FAQ
- How do Florida Polytechnic University students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Lakeland and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from Lakeland cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.