What is the distance between Tallahassee and Lakeland?

The distance separating Tallahassee and Lakeland is 218 miles (351 km).

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

If you're headed to Lakeland from Tallahassee, chances are that your bus will leave from Flying J and arrive at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Tallahassee to Lakeland from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tallahassee to Lakeland on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:05pm	Tallahassee (CK Steele Bus Plaza)	7h 35m	4:40am	Lakeland	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:24 AM EST.

Get from Tallahassee to Lakeland

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

215 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,294 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.

FlixBus Tallahassee Lakeland recent customer reviews

My route was Cancelled and I Never received a Notification informing me of it. There were 2 Tickets purchased for the Trip. We both waited for 2 hours in the Sun before any Connections could be made with the FLIX bus concerning our Route. Very Highly Disappointed and Irritated with the Lack of Communication and Professionalism!

Stacy S.

May 3, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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 Tallahassee Lakeland recent customer reviews

My driver in Tallahassee was very polite and helpful as well as my driver in Tampa I would recommend them both for awards Ms. Smooth and Mr. Travis

Johann B.

December 25, 2019

Everything great. Time employees. First bus a little old, but overall great

Mabel B L.

October 25, 2018

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

Where are the popular stops in Tallahassee and Lakeland?

Stops in Tallahassee

A - Flying J

B - Tallahassee FSU, FL

C - Tallahassee Downtown, FL

D - Greyhound 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 Tallahassee to Lakeland, FL by bus

What is the distance between Tallahassee and Lakeland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tallahassee 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

11/11

$40

11/12

$39

Today

$45

11/14

$39

11/15

$40

11/16

$41

11/17

$41

11/18

$41

The cheapest trip from Tallahassee to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $110 for a bus ticket from Tallahassee to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually FlixBus 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.