How far is Gainesville from Lakeland?

About 114 miles (184 km) separate Gainesville and Lakeland.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Gainesville to Lakeland leave from Rosa Parks Station and arrive at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Gainesville to Lakeland from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Lakeland on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	4h 5m	4:40am	Lakeland	Cheapest
	Bus	6:05pm	Rosa Parks Station	3h 55m	10:00pm	Lakeland	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	6h	4:40am	Lakeland	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:59 AM EST.

Get from Gainesville to Lakeland

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

115 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,350 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Gainesville Lakeland recent customer reviews

Great service thanks

John N.

November 15, 2017

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Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Lakeland?

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gainesville, FL to Lakeland, FL by bus

How far is Gainesville from Lakeland?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$31

11/16

$31

Today

$27

11/18

$29

11/19

$24

11/20

$25

11/21

$27

11/22

$29

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $73 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus 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.