How much does a bus ticket from Lakeland to New York City cost?

The bus ticket price from Lakeland to New York City starts at R 1 741. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Lakeland to New York City 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 Lakeland to New York City?

The average travel time between Lakeland and New York City is around 1d 8h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1587 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Lakeland and New York City?

The number of buses from Lakeland to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Lakeland to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Lakeland to New York City?

When taking the bus from Lakeland to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lakeland to New York City?

Buses travelling between Lakeland and New York City leave from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) or Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House and arrive at Chinatown, New York Port Authority, GW Bridge.

Bus Lakeland to New York City from R 2 046 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Lakeland to New York City on 12 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:25	Lakeland	1d 18h	18:15	Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:25	Lakeland	1d 7h	07:15	New York Port Authority	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:25	Lakeland	1d 8h	07:35	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	23:25	Lakeland	1d 12h	11:30	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:25	Lakeland	1d 18h	17:45	Queens (Flushing)	No tags
	23:25	Lakeland	1d 8h	07:50	Chinatown	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:15	Lakeland	1d 8h	00:50	GW Bridge	No tags
	23:25	Lakeland	1d 11h	10:35	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	No tags

Next departures from Lakeland to New York City on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:15	Lakeland	1d 8h	00:50	GW Bridge	Cheapest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	1d	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	03:40	Lakeland	1d 7h	10:40	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10	Lakeland	1d 2h	13:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	10:10	Lakeland	1d 3h	13:15	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:25	Lakeland	1d 7h	07:15	New York Port Authority	No tags
	10:10	Lakeland	1d 4h	15:05	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	03:40	Lakeland	1d 9h	12:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures from Lakeland to New York City on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:25	Lakeland	1d 8h	07:50	Chinatown	Cheapest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	1d	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	1d	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	03:40	Lakeland	1d 7h	10:40	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10	Lakeland	1d 2h	13:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	10:10	Lakeland	1d 3h	13:15	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	11:10	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	12:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:25	Lakeland	1d 7h	07:15	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures from Lakeland to New York City on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10	Lakeland	1d 4h	15:05	GW Bridge	Cheapest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	1d	11:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	1d	11:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	03:40	Lakeland	1d 7h	10:40	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10	Lakeland	1d 2h	13:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	10:10	Lakeland	1d 3h	13:15	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	11:10	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	12:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	20:50	Lakeland	1d 8h	05:00	New York Port Authority	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 11/05/2025 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lakeland to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just R 2 330, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 4hAverage duration

1589 kmDistance

145kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 741 - R 5 104	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 330 - R 12 834	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 145kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and New York City?

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Stops in New York City

A - Chinatown

B - New York Port Authority

C - GW Bridge

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lakeland, FL to New York City by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Lakeland to New York City cost?
The bus ticket price from Lakeland to New York City starts at R 1 741. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Lakeland to New York City 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 Lakeland to New York City?
The average travel time between Lakeland and New York City is around 1d 8h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1587 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Lakeland and New York City?
The number of buses from Lakeland to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Lakeland to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Lakeland to New York City?
When taking the bus from Lakeland to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lakeland to New York City?
Buses travelling between Lakeland and New York City leave from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) or Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House and arrive at Chinatown, New York Port Authority, GW Bridge.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

R 3 178

11/11

R 3 160

Today

R 2 291

13/11

R 2 291

14/11

R 2 151

15/11

R 2 406

16/11

R 2 063

17/11

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The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to New York City was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 063

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 New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 063 to R 41 878 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 063, which is on 2025-11-16.

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.