The cheapest and fastest buses from Miami, FL to Lakeland, FL
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 50 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Miami, FL to Lakeland, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Miami, FL to Lakeland, FL will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 3 buses that leave Miami, FL for Lakeland, FL on Tue, Dec 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct buses cover the 306 km distance in an average of 8 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest buses will take 10 h 25 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Miami, FL to Lakeland, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Miami, FL to Lakeland, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€39 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Miami, FL to Lakeland, FL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $63 |
Live departures
Miami, FL to Lakeland, FL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Miami, FL to Lakeland, FL buses for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 7h25 | 1:45 AM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 8h25 | 3:00 AM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 7:55 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 7h05 | 3:00 AM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, December 16 | |||||
FlixBus+![]() | 12:05 AM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 8h30 | 8:35 AM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:00 AM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 7h35 | 8:35 AM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:10 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 5h25 | 8:35 AM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 7h00 | 10:15 AM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 6h05 | 10:15 AM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Miami, FL | 10h25 | 2:00 AM Lakeland, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Miami, FL | 7h40 | 1:00 AM Lakeland, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Miami, FL | 8h25 | 2:00 AM Lakeland, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Miami, FL to Lakeland, FL
Buses from Miami, FL to Lakeland, FL run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 190 miles (306 km) distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 190 miles (306 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 01:20 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Miami, FL to Lakeland, FLYou can travel by bus between Miami, FL to Lakeland, FL with FlixBus, Greyhound 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 Miami, FL to Lakeland, FL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Miami, FL to Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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