Bus Tickets from Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL

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Next departures for Lakeland to Jacksonville on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Lakeland Station
Jacksonville Amtrak StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Lakeland
Jacksonville Bus StationFastest
Amtrak
Lakeland Station
Jacksonville Amtrak StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Lakeland
Jacksonville Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Lakeland
Jacksonville Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to Jacksonville

Bus
Average PriceUS$31 - US$91Average Duration5h 35m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$22 - US$57Average Duration4h 48m
24kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Lakeland to Jacksonville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Jacksonville. The journey takes about 4 hours 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
4h 48mAverage Duration
US$22Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$49
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure3:40am
Distance251 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Lakeland to Jacksonville Bus

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

  1. What is the travel distance from Lakeland to Jacksonville?

    Lakeland and Jacksonville are 257 km (160 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Lakeland will take you to W Forsyth St in Jacksonville.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-30
US$32
10-01
US$42
Today
US$37
10-03
US$36
10-04
US$34
10-05
US$30
10-06
US$29
10-07
US$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of US$29

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 Jacksonville, FL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$29 to US$400 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29 which is on 2025-10-06.

Usually Amtrak 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

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Lakeland to Jacksonville, get comfy and count the stars.

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

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

Did you know?

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

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.

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!

Will you be returning to Lakeland, FL by bus?

Bus from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL

You can also go to Jacksonville, FL by train

Train from Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL

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