How much is the bus ticket from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest bus tickets from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale start from $45. The average price for this route is around $82. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?

The average bus travel time from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 282 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 40m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?

The earliest bus departs from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale at 3:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?

A bus trip from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:45am	Lakeland	4h 40m	9:25am	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40am	Lakeland	7h 25m	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Lakeland	6h 25m	4:35pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Lakeland	6h 15m	8:55pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Lakeland	7h 20m	5:30pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:45am	Lakeland	4h 40m	9:25am	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40am	Lakeland	7h 25m	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Lakeland	6h 25m	4:35pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Lakeland	6h 15m	8:55pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40am	Lakeland	5h 45m	9:25am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:45am	Lakeland	4h 40m	9:25am	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40am	Lakeland	7h 25m	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Lakeland	6h 25m	4:35pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Lakeland	6h 15m	8:55pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40am	Lakeland	5h 45m	9:25am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:45am	Lakeland	4h 40m	9:25am	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40am	Lakeland	7h 25m	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Lakeland	6h 25m	4:35pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Lakeland	6h 15m	8:55pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40am	Lakeland	5h 45m	9:25am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:45am	Lakeland	4h 40m	9:25am	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40am	Lakeland	7h 25m	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Lakeland	6h 25m	4:35pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Lakeland	6h 15m	8:55pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40am	Lakeland	5h 45m	9:25am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Fort Lauderdale. The journey takes about 4 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 12mAverage Duration

278 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $220	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $156	Average Duration4h 12m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Fort Lauderdale?

Stops in Lakeland

A
Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)
3420 US-98 North , Lakeland, FL 33809-3803
B
Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House
3244 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805
C
Lakeland Bus Station
303 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

Stops in Fort Lauderdale

A
Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave
299 NW 22nd ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311
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B
Greyhound Station
515 NE 3rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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C
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Visit page
D
Port Everglades Terminal 21
Port Everglades Terminal 21, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
E
Port Everglades Cruise Terminal
1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
F
Port Everglades Cruise Port
1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,566 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,422 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87422 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $45

Greyhound Lakeland Fort Lauderdale recent customer reviews

Needs improvement

Chris F.

April 6, 2019

Easy,great,problem free.

Geraldine R.

February 23, 2018

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale by bus

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 bus ticket from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?
The cheapest bus tickets from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale start from $45. The average price for this route is around $82. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?
The average bus travel time from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 282 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?
The earliest bus departs from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale at 3:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?
A bus trip from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-07

$64

12-08

$60

Today

$60

12-10

$57

12-11

$54

12-12

$52

12-13

$53

12-14

$53

The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $141 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-12-12.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.