How much does a bus ticket from Jacksonville to Lakeland cost?

The bus ticket price from Jacksonville to Lakeland starts at R 563. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Jacksonville to Lakeland is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Jacksonville to Lakeland?

The average travel time between Jacksonville and Lakeland is around 6h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 257 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Jacksonville and Lakeland?

The number of buses from Jacksonville to Lakeland can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Jacksonville to Lakeland by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Jacksonville to Lakeland?

When taking the bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

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

Buses travelling between Jacksonville and Lakeland leave from Jacksonville Amtrak Station or W Forsyth St and arrive at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's), Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House, Lakeland Bus Station.

Bus Jacksonville to Lakeland from R 516 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Jacksonville to Lakeland on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:05	Jacksonville Bus Station	5h 55m	22:00	Lakeland	CheapestFastest
	Bus	09:00	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 10m	16:10	Lakeland	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:05	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 35m	04:40	Lakeland	No tags

Next departures from Jacksonville to Lakeland on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:05	Jacksonville Bus Station	5h 55m	22:00	Lakeland	CheapestFastest
	Bus	09:00	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 10m	16:10	Lakeland	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:05	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 35m	04:40	Lakeland	No tags

Next departures from Jacksonville to Lakeland on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:05	Jacksonville Bus Station	5h 55m	22:00	Lakeland	CheapestFastest
	Bus	09:00	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 10m	16:10	Lakeland	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:05	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 35m	04:40	Lakeland	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:33 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Jacksonville to Lakeland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 385, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 40mAverage duration

259 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 563 - R 1 752	Average duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 385 - R 1 252	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 302 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87370 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 860

Greyhound Jacksonville Lakeland recent customer reviews

Sorry sir ur give me wron address..so v missing bus..v allready at busstop..before t minute bus left..v r standig near bus..but not stop..terrible experience...sorry..never trip on grehound...

Jayantilal P.

5 July 2019

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Jacksonville and Lakeland?

Stops in Jacksonville

A - Jacksonville Amtrak Station

B - W Forsyth St

C - Kings Avenue Station

D - JRTC Greyhound Bus Station

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Jacksonville to Lakeland cost?
The bus ticket price from Jacksonville to Lakeland starts at R 563. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Jacksonville to Lakeland is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Jacksonville to Lakeland?
The average travel time between Jacksonville and Lakeland is around 6h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 257 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Jacksonville and Lakeland?
The number of buses from Jacksonville to Lakeland can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Jacksonville to Lakeland by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Jacksonville to Lakeland?
When taking the bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland?
Buses travelling between Jacksonville and Lakeland leave from Jacksonville Amtrak Station or W Forsyth St and arrive at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's), Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House, Lakeland Bus Station.

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

R 577

12/11

R 525

Today

R 516

14/11

R 516

15/11

R 516

16/11

R 560

17/11

No data

18/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 516

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

You can expect to pay from R 516 to R 1 224 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 516, which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually Greyhound 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.