Find coaches from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL

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Next departures from Lakeland to Gainesville on 11 October
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Bus Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$46
Average bus trip duration4h 35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure03:40
Distance115 miles
Latest bus departure23:25

Lakeland to Gainesville Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Lakeland to Gainesville.

Bus service from Lakeland to Gainesville will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Gainesville from Lakeland, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Lakeland, FL - Gainesville, FL

  1. How far is Gainesville from Lakeland by coach?

    The distance between Lakeland and Gainesville by coach is approximately 114 miles (184 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Lakeland to Gainesville without a car?

    You can travel to Gainesville from Lakeland by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/10
US$27
10/10
US$29
Today
US$31
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16/10
US$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on 16 Oct 2025 with a price of US$25

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 Gainesville, FL as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$140 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25, which is on 2025-10-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Lakeland to Gainesville but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Lakeland to Gainesville, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Lakeland to Gainesville.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Lakeland to Gainesville, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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