What is the distance between Lakeland and St. Louis?

Lakeland and St. Louis are 871 miles (1405 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lakeland to St. Louis?

If you're headed to St. Louis from Lakeland, chances are that your bus will depart from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Gateway Station. These are the main 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 St. Louis?

Once in St. Louis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Gateway Arch, Municipal Theatre Association, Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri Botanical Garden and Citygarden Sculpture Park.

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Next departures to St. Louis

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 6 at 10:10am
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland
Arrival time: August 7 at 9:25am
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
Departure time: August 6 at 11:10am
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland Station
Arrival time: August 8 at 7:07pm
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 8h
Departure time: August 6 at 3:40am
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland
Arrival time: August 7 at 6:50am
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h
Departure time: August 6 at 3:00pm
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland
Arrival time: August 7 at 3:55pm
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: August 6 at 11:10am
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland Station
Arrival time: August 8 at 7:07pm
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 8h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to St. Louis.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$117 - $176	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$452 - $489	Average Duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 128kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Lakeland to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

$117Cheapest ticket

35kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lakeland, FL to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$131

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure3:40am

Distance867 miles (1398 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,147 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

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

3.5/59,820 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Amtrak

4/55,352 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Lakeland to St. Louis Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and St. Louis?

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lakeland, FL to St. Louis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$131	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 6h	Avg Price$477	Daily Departures2

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