Bus Tickets from Lakeland, FL to Charlotte, NC

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to Charlotte.

Bus
Average Price$89 - $227Average Duration18h 25m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$105 - $105Average Duration19h 49m
73kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Lakeland to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 19 hours 49 minutes and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
19h 49mAverage Duration
$105Cheapest ticket
73kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lakeland, FL to Charlotte, NC: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$115
Average bus trip duration18h 25m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure3:40am
Distance498 miles (803 km)
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Lakeland to Charlotte Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Aug 3, 2025 with a price of $102

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 Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $102 to $2,192 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-08-03.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Lakeland to Charlotte.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Lakeland to Charlotte.

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 Charlotte.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

Will you be returning to Lakeland, FL by bus?

Bus from Lakeland, FL to Charlotte, NC

You can also go to Charlotte, NC by train

Train from Lakeland, FL to Charlotte, NC

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