Bus Tickets from Atlanta, GA to Lakeland, FL

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Next departures for Atlanta to Lakeland on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Atlanta Bus Station
LakelandCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Atlanta Bus Station
LakelandFastest
FlixBus
Atlanta Bus Station
LakelandNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Atlanta Bus Station
LakelandNo tags
FlixBus
Civic Center MARTA Station
LakelandNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Lakeland

Bus
Average PriceUS$53 - US$168Average Duration12h
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$177 - US$233Average Duration1d 12h
62kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Atlanta to Lakeland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 12 hours, and with fares starting at just US$53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
12hAverage Duration
US$53Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Atlanta, GA to Lakeland, FL: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$70
Average Bus Trip Duration12h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance671 km
Latest bus departure9:30pm

Atlanta to Lakeland Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Atlanta, GA - Lakeland, FL

  1. What is the distance between Atlanta and Lakeland?

    It's about 677 km (420 miles) from Atlanta to Lakeland.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Atlanta to Lakeland?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Doraville Tornado Bus Station, in Atlanta, and end it at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Lakeland.

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

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10-01
US$90
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US$82
10-03
US$65
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of US$65

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

You can expect to pay from US$65 to US$115 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$65 which is on 2025-10-03.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Atlanta to Lakeland, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Atlanta to Lakeland will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Atlanta, GA to Lakeland, FL?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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