How far is Jacksonville from Lakeland?

The distance between the two cities is 160 miles (257 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland?

Most of the buses traveling from Jacksonville to Lakeland leave from Jacksonville Amtrak Station and arrive at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Jacksonville to Lakeland from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Jacksonville to Lakeland on November 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 35m	4:40am	Lakeland	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Jacksonville to Lakeland on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	5h 55m	10:00pm	Lakeland	CheapestFastest
	9:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 10m	4:10pm	Lakeland	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 35m	4:40am	Lakeland	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:22 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Jacksonville to Lakeland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

161 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $101	Average Duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $72	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,207 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,355 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Jacksonville Lakeland recent customer reviews

Sorry sir ur give me wron address..so v missing bus..v allready at busstop..before t minute bus left..v r standig near bus..but not stop..terrible experience...sorry..never trip on grehound...

Jayantilal P.

July 5, 2019

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Jacksonville and Lakeland?

Stops in Jacksonville

A - Jacksonville Amtrak Station

B - W Forsyth St

C - Kings Avenue Station

D - JRTC Greyhound Bus Station

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL by bus

How far is Jacksonville from Lakeland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/04

$31

11/05

$30

Today

$29

11/07

$27

11/08

No data

11/09

$33

11/10

$30

11/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $65 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-07.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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