Bus Tickets from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 13 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 13 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Rosa Parks Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 13 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 13 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Rosa Parks Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 13 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Williston Rd & I-75
    Operated by: Tornado Bus + Expreso
    Tornado Bus + Expreso
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$47
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure3:40am
Distance173 km
Latest bus departure9:05pm

Lakeland to Gainesville Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Lakeland, FL - Gainesville, FL

  1. What is the distance between Lakeland and Gainesville?

    The distance covered from Lakeland to Gainesville is 184 km (114 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Lakeland, and end it at Williston Rd & I-75, in Gainesville.

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

Best price found
08-09
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08-10
US$28
Today
US$29
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08-13
US$25
08-14
US$25
08-15
US$25
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of US$25

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 Gainesville, FL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25 which is on 2025-08-13.

Usually FlixBus Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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 Gainesville.

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Did you know?

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

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

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

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