How much is the bus ticket from Lakeland to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Lakeland to New York City start from $140. The average price for this route is around $272. 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 New York City?

The average bus travel time from Lakeland to New York City is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1587 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Lakeland to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lakeland to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Lakeland to New York City at 3:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lakeland to New York City?

A bus trip from Lakeland to New York City generates an estimated 40 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 New York City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lakeland to New York City?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lakeland to New York City?

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 New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Lakeland to New York City from $153 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Lakeland to New York City on December 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 15h	2:50pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 7h	7:15am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 8h	7:35am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 13h	1:00pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 18h	6:15pm	Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to New York City on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:15pm	Lakeland	1d 7h	11:45pm	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	1d	11:18am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	1d	11:18am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 7h	10:45am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 2h	1:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to New York City on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25pm	Lakeland	2d	11:30pm	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	Cheapest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	1d	11:18am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	1d	11:18am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 7h	10:45am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 2h	1:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 6:46 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 1 minute, and with fares starting at just $205, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

1589 kmDistance

145kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$140 - $930	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$205 - $2,530	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 145kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and New York City?

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 New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,539 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,627 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,416 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lakeland, FL to New York City 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 New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Lakeland to New York City start from $140. The average price for this route is around $272. 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 New York City?
The average bus travel time from Lakeland to New York City is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1587 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Lakeland to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lakeland to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Lakeland to New York City at 3:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lakeland to New York City?
A bus trip from Lakeland to New York City generates an estimated 40 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 New York City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lakeland to New York City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lakeland to New York City?
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 New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

12-04

$293

12-05

$266

Today

$235

12-07

$229

12-08

$300

12-09

$222

12-10

$174

12-11

No data

The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to New York City was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $174

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $174 to $2,996 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $174 which is on 2025-12-10.

Usually Amtrak 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.