What is the distance between Lakeland and Detroit?

About 989 miles (1595 km) separate Lakeland and Detroit.

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

If you're headed to Detroit from Lakeland, chances are that your bus will leave from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mexicantown, Henry Ford Museum, Motown Museum, Ford Field and Belle Isle Park.

Bus Lakeland to Detroit from $186 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: January 2 at 1:20am
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland
Arrival time: January 3 at 10:05am
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 8h
Departure time: January 2 at 5:20pm
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland
Arrival time: January 3 at 10:55pm
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h
Departure time: January 2 at 11:25pm
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland
Arrival time: January 4 at 10:05am
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 10h
Departure time: January 8 at 1:20am
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland
Arrival time: January 9 at 10:05am
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 8h
Departure time: January 31 at 5:20pm
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland
Arrival time: February 1 at 10:55pm
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$186 - $244	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$407 - $520	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 145kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Lakeland to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $186, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

$186Cheapest ticket

40kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lakeland, FL to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$218

Average bus trip duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure3:40am

Distance984 miles (1587 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,235 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,385 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Lakeland to Detroit Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Detroit?

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lakeland, FL - Detroit, MI

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

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Lakeland, FL to Detroit, MI?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 7h	Avg Price$218	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 3h	Avg Price$414	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Lakeland, FL to Detroit, MI

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Bus Lakeland, FL to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Detroit?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lakeland, FL - Detroit, MI

What is the distance between Lakeland and Detroit?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

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What's the cheapest way to go from Lakeland, FL to Detroit, MI?

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