How much does a bus ticket from New York City to Lakeland cost?

The bus ticket price from New York City to Lakeland starts at R 1 381. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City to Lakeland is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Lakeland?

The average travel time between New York City and Lakeland is around 1d 8h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d . This is the time it takes to travel the 1587 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and Lakeland?

The number of buses from New York City to Lakeland can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 20 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Lakeland by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from New York City to Lakeland?

When taking the bus from New York City to Lakeland, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Lakeland?

Buses travelling between New York City and Lakeland leave from GW Bridge or New York Port Authority and arrive at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's), Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House, Lakeland Bus Station.

Bus New York City to Lakeland from R 2 037 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Lakeland on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:00	GW Bridge	1d 8h	04:40	Lakeland	Cheapest
	Bus	16:30	Chinatown	1d 5h	22:00	Lakeland	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	22:00	Lakeland	No tags
	Bus	15:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 6h	22:00	Lakeland	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 5h	04:40	Lakeland	No tags
	Bus	13:00	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 9h	22:00	Lakeland	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 6h	04:40	Lakeland	No tags
	Bus	16:30	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	1d 5h	22:00	Lakeland	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Lakeland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 381, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 8hAverage duration

1598 kmDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 381 - R 5 384	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 147 - R 14 342	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 145kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

Stops in New York City

A - GW Bridge

B - New York Port Authority

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Lakeland, FL by bus

How much does a bus ticket from New York City to Lakeland cost?
The bus ticket price from New York City to Lakeland starts at R 1 381. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City to Lakeland is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Lakeland?
The average travel time between New York City and Lakeland is around 1d 8h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d . This is the time it takes to travel the 1587 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and Lakeland?
The number of buses from New York City to Lakeland can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 20 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Lakeland by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from New York City to Lakeland?
When taking the bus from New York City to Lakeland, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Lakeland?
Buses travelling between New York City and Lakeland leave from GW Bridge or New York Port Authority and arrive at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's), Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House, Lakeland Bus Station.