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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL
Cheapest price
$114
Average price
$162
Fastest journey
1 d 6 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1464 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL will cost around $162 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
Of the 2 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Lakeland, FL on Sat, Jun 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 1464 km distance in an average of 1 d 7 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 6 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest buses will take 1 d 8 h 40 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.
12:00 AM32h40Philadelphia, PA8:40 AMLakeland, FL$1141One-way0 transfers
2:00 AM30h40Philadelphia, PA8:40 AMLakeland, FL$2111One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 AM30h40Philadelphia, PA8:40 AMLakeland, FL$2111One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 AM32h40Philadelphia, PA8:40 AMLakeland, FL$1141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $114. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $114, and a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 909 miles (1464 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$225 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price |
32h 49m Average total duration 32h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 56m Average total duration Fastest 23h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL costing on average $278 (€227).
Other travel options to Lakeland, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 19m.
Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 32h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $199 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 30h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $211 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 35h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $223 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 30h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $221 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 30h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $248 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM Philadelphia, PA | 32h40 | 8:40 AM Lakeland, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
| FlixBus++FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 30h40 | 4:40 AM Lakeland, US Hwy 98 N / Pyramid Parkway, FL | 4 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| 2:00 AM Philadelphia, PA | 30h40 | 8:40 AM Lakeland, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL run on average 6 times per day, taking around 32h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $114 (€93) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 909 miles (1464 km) distance in 30h 40m.
Distance 909 miles (1464 km) |
Average bus duration 32h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $114 (€93) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 30h 40m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL
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