Find coaches from Tampa to Lakeland, FL

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Tampa to Lakeland on 26 October
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Greyhound
Marion Transit Center North Platform
LakelandNo tags
Greyhound
Marion Transit Center North Platform
LakelandNo tags
Greyhound
Marion Transit Center North Platform
LakelandNo tags
Greyhound
Marion Transit Center North Platform
LakelandNo tags
FlixBus
Marion Transit Center North Platform
LakelandNo tags

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Get from Tampa to Lakeland

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The journey takes about 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
45mAverage duration
32 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to Lakeland, FL: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$16
Average bus trip duration45m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure06:50
Distance31 miles
Latest bus departure22:35

Tampa to Lakeland Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Tampa to Lakeland. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Tampa to Lakeland from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Tampa - Lakeland, FL

  1. What's the distance between Tampa and Lakeland by coach?

    The distance between Tampa and Lakeland by coach is approximately 32 miles (52 km).

  2. How can I get from Tampa to Lakeland without driving?

    You can travel to Lakeland from Tampa by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
23/10
US$11
24/10
US$9
Today
US$9
26/10
US$10
27/10
No data
28/10
No data
29/10
US$9
30/10
US$7
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tampa to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on 30 Oct 2025 with a price of US$7

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

You can expect to pay from US$7 to US$13 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$7, which is on 2025-10-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Tampa and Lakeland!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Tampa to Lakeland will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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