What is the travel distance from Orlando to Lakeland?

The distance separating Orlando and Lakeland is 49 miles (79 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Orlando to Lakeland start their journey at Orlando Bus Station and wind up at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the most popular 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.

Bus Orlando to Lakeland from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Orlando to Lakeland on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Orlando Bus Station	1h 15m	10:00pm	Lakeland	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Orlando to Lakeland on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45pm	Orlando Bus Station	1h 15m	10:00pm	Lakeland	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Orlando Bus Station	50m	5:15am	Lakeland	Fastest
Bus	3:35am	Orlando Bus Station	1h 5m	4:40am	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Orlando Bus Station	1h 20m	10:40am	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Orlando Bus Station	2h 10m	4:10pm	Lakeland	No tags

Next departures for Orlando to Lakeland on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35am	Orlando Bus Station	1h 5m	4:40am	Lakeland	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Orlando Bus Station	50m	5:15am	Lakeland	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	Orlando Bus Station	2h 10m	4:10pm	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Orlando Bus Station	1h 15m	10:00pm	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	3:45am	The Florida Mall	1h 30m	5:15am	Lakeland	No tags

Next departures for Orlando to Lakeland on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35am	Orlando Bus Station	1h 5m	4:40am	Lakeland	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Orlando Bus Station	50m	5:15am	Lakeland	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	Orlando Bus Station	2h 10m	4:10pm	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Orlando Bus Station	1h 15m	10:00pm	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	3:45am	The Florida Mall	1h 30m	5:15am	Lakeland	No tags

Next departures for Orlando to Lakeland on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35am	Orlando Bus Station	1h 5m	4:40am	Lakeland	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Orlando Bus Station	50m	5:15am	Lakeland	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	Orlando Bus Station	2h 10m	4:10pm	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Orlando Bus Station	1h 15m	10:00pm	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	3:45am	The Florida Mall	1h 30m	5:15am	Lakeland	No tags

Next departures for Orlando to Lakeland on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35am	Orlando Bus Station	1h 5m	4:40am	Lakeland	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Orlando Bus Station	50m	5:15am	Lakeland	Fastest
Bus	9:20am	Orlando Bus Station	1h 20m	10:40am	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Orlando Bus Station	2h 10m	4:10pm	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Orlando Bus Station	1h 15m	10:00pm	Lakeland	No tags

Next departures for Orlando to Lakeland on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45pm	Orlando Bus Station	1h 15m	10:00pm	Lakeland	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Orlando Bus Station	50m	5:15am	Lakeland	Fastest
Bus	3:35am	Orlando Bus Station	1h 5m	4:40am	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	3:45am	The Florida Mall	1h 30m	5:15am	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Orlando Bus Station	2h 10m	4:10pm	Lakeland	No tags

Next departures for Orlando to Lakeland on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45pm	Orlando Bus Station	1h 15m	10:00pm	Lakeland	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Orlando Bus Station	50m	5:15am	Lakeland	Fastest
Bus	3:35am	Orlando Bus Station	1h 5m	4:40am	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Orlando Bus Station	1h 20m	10:40am	Lakeland	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Orlando Bus Station	2h 10m	4:10pm	Lakeland	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Orlando to Lakeland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 1 hour 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1h 19mAverage Duration

48 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $37	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $21	Average Duration1h 19m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 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

3.5/587,373 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 Orlando Lakeland recent customer reviews

Nice smooth journey. Coach was comfortable.

Mark M.

October 10, 2019

The ticket office staff were great, the bus driver was very rude.

Tamlyn L.

July 16, 2019

Awesome trip! Hassle-free not a worry just sat back and relaxed

John B.

February 7, 2017

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Orlando and Lakeland?

Stops in Orlando

A - Orlando Bus Station

B - Orlando RedCoach Station

C - Jet Set Express Terminal

D - Disney World

E - International Dr SuperTours Terminal

F - Seaworld Hotels

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 Orlando to Lakeland, FL by bus

What is the travel distance from Orlando to 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

11/13

$14

11/14

$14

Today

$13

11/16

$12

11/17

$13

11/18

$12

11/19

$12

11/20

$12

The cheapest trip from Orlando to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $23 for a bus ticket from Orlando to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-16.