What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Lakeland?

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

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.

Bus Philadelphia to Lakeland from $169 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lakeland on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	3:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 12h	4:30am	Lakeland	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:25pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	21h 40m	4:05pm	Lakeland	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 16h	11:35am	Lakeland	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:15pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	1d 15h	11:35am	Lakeland	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	4:30am	Lakeland	No tags

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 $327, 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$117 - $614	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$327 - $960	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 133kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Lakeland?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,452 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL by bus

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
It's about 1466 km (909 miles) from Philadelphia to Lakeland.
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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$432

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $432

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