The cheapest and fastest buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
514 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 1 buses that leave Fort Lauderdale, FL for Lake City, FL on Mon, Jun 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 514 km distance in an average of 8 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 8 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:30 AM8h30Fort Lauderdale, FL9:00 AMLake City, FL$991One-way0 transfers
12:30 AM8h30Fort Lauderdale, FL9:00 AMLake City, FL$991One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a flight costs an average of $502.
Distance: 319 miles (514 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $502 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL:
A bus is $420 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL costing on average $502 (€407).
Other travel options to Lake City, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
You'll arrive about -4h -51m sooner (8h 51m by bus vs 5h 0m by car) and save roughly $-9.45 (€-7.67) compared to fuel and tolls ($82 (€67) vs $73 (€59)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Live departures
Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:25 AM Fort Lauderdale, FL | 11h00 | 10:25 PM Lake City, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
![]() | 12:30 AM Fort Lauderdale, FL | 8h30 | 9:00 AM Lake City, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Greyhound?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Greyhound, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL
Buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $75 (€61) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 319 miles (514 km) distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 319 miles (514 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€61) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FLYou can travel by bus between Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $75 (€61). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake City, FL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lake City, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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