- Must visit
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
Outstanding museum in nearby Winter Park with the world's most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Orlando, 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 Orlando, FL will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 4 buses that leave Lakeland, FL for Orlando, FL on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus


FlixBus
FlixBus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lakeland, FL to Orlando, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lakeland, FL to Orlando, FL:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lakeland, FL to Orlando, FL costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Orlando, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
You'll arrive about -1h -15m sooner (1h 20m by bus vs 1h 5m by car) and save roughly $-4.20 (€-3.44) compared to fuel and tolls ($15 (€12) vs $11 (€9)). 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 FlixBus, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Lakeland, FL to Orlando, FL buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:40 AM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 1h00 | 4:40 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 2h15 | 9:45 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lakeland, FL to Orlando, FL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (79 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 49 miles (79 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 5 days |
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Outstanding museum in nearby Winter Park with the world's most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Major art museum in Loch Haven Park with American art, African art, and rotating exhibitions. A strong all-round cultural stop in Orlando.
History museum in a restored 1927 courthouse covering Central Florida's past through engaging permanent and temporary exhibits.
Signature downtown park with a walking loop, swan boats, skyline views, and frequent events. One of Orlando's easiest must-see areas.
Elegant shopping and strolling district lined with trees, boutiques, and public art. Popular for a more refined local side of Orlando.
Highly popular open-air entertainment district known for themed design, shops, and waterfront atmosphere. Very popular with visitors and influencers.
Florida’s signature dessert made with tart key lime filling in a crumb crust, often topped with whipped cream. It is a classic sweet treat across Orlando and Central Florida.
A seasonal Florida seafood specialty, usually served chilled with mustard sauce. It is prized for sweet, firm claw meat and is strongly associated with the state’s coastal food culture.
Fried alligator pieces, usually lightly breaded and served with dipping sauce. This is a distinctly Floridian dish that appears on many casual local menus.
A respected Orlando restaurant blending traditional Japanese technique with creative modern sushi and omakase-style options in a stylish setting.
A well-known gastropub in Winter Park serving refined Southern-inspired American dishes, craft beer, and seasonal Florida ingredients in a lively but polished setting.
A popular bakery and comfort food spot known for Southern breakfast, biscuits, pies, and nostalgic desserts. Casual, friendly, and highly regarded by locals.
Moderate overall. Theme parks and resort areas are pricey, but chain restaurants and casual dining offer better value.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxi/rideshare 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for cafes if desired.
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