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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 35 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 3 buses that leave Lakeland, FL for Fort Lauderdale, FL on Thu, Feb 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 05 the direct buses cover the 278 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Thu, Feb 05 the slowest buses will take 9 h 5 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $107 |
Live departures
Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL buses for today, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| +FlixBus+ | 9:15 PM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 10h25 | 7:40 AM Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL | 2 transfers | |
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| +FlixBus | 8:40 AM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 7h25 | 4:05 PM Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| +FlixBus | 8:40 AM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 9h05 | 5:45 PM Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL | 1 transfer | |
| 7:40 PM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 6h15 | 1:55 AM Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Greyhound with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Buses from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€30) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€30) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FLYou can travel by bus between Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $27 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, 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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