Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL

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from US$157
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from US$135
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 23 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Schuylkill & Walnut
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Lakeland
    Destination location: Lakeland
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 23 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: July 24 at
    Destination city: Lakeland
    Destination location: Lakeland
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 23 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: July 24 at
    Destination city: Lakeland
    Destination location: Lakeland
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 23 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: July 24 at
    Destination city: Lakeland
    Destination location: Lakeland
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 23 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: July 24 at
    Destination city: Lakeland
    Destination location: Lakeland
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Lakeland

Bus
Average PriceUS$116 - US$314Average Duration1d 8h
37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$296 - US$444Average Duration1d 1h
133kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Lakeland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 56 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$296, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
US$296Cheapest ticket
133kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia to Lakeland: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$169
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure3:10am
Distance1461 km
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Philadelphia to Lakeland Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Lakeland, FL

  1. What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Lakeland?

    It's about 1466 km (909 miles) from Philadelphia to Lakeland.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Lakeland?

    Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia will take you to Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Lakeland.

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

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US$110
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US$174
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US$187
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Lakeland was searched and found on Jul 19, 2025 with a price of US$110

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

You can expect to pay from US$110 to US$189 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Lakeland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$174 which is on 2025-07-23.

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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Philadelphia to Lakeland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Philadelphia to Lakeland, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to Lakeland.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia to Lakeland?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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You can also go to Lakeland, FL by train

Train from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL

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