What is the distance between Lakeland and New Orleans?

Lakeland and New Orleans are 508 miles (820 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to New Orleans from Lakeland, chances are that your bus will depart from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Cabildo, Mardi Gras Carnival, New Orleans Museum Of Art (NOMA), Audubon Zoo and Louisiana Children's Museum.

Bus Lakeland to New Orleans from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lakeland to New Orleans on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 7h	5:25am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	10:10am	Lakeland	20h 15m	5:25am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	5:20pm	Lakeland	1d	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	10:10am	Lakeland	20h 20m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	5:20pm	Lakeland	1d	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to New Orleans.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$80 - $171	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$282 - $521	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Lakeland to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

$80Cheapest ticket

20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lakeland, FL to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$126

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure3:40am

Distance506 miles (815 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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Amtrak

4/55,512 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,312 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 Lakeland New Orleans recent customer reviews

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FlixBus

3.5/510,858 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Lakeland to New Orleans Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and New Orleans?

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lakeland, FL - New Orleans

What is the distance between Lakeland and New Orleans?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lakeland to New Orleans?
What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

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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 Lakeland and New Orleans!

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 New Orleans.

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 New Orleans.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Lakeland to New Orleans while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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!

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

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Lakeland, FL to New Orleans?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$126	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 4h	Avg Price$316	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Lakeland, FL by bus?

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Bus Tickets from Lakeland, FL to New Orleans

Previously seen trips

Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to New Orleans.

Bus Lakeland, FL to New Orleans: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Lakeland New Orleans recent customer reviews

Lakeland to New Orleans Bus

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and New Orleans?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lakeland, FL - New Orleans

What is the distance between Lakeland and New Orleans?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Lakeland, FL to New Orleans?

Will you be returning to Lakeland, FL by bus?

You can also go to New Orleans by train

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Why choose Busbud?

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