What is the travel distance from Lakeland to Jacksonville?

Lakeland and Jacksonville are 257 km (160 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lakeland to Jacksonville?

Buses departing from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Lakeland will take you to Jacksonville Amtrak Station in Jacksonville.

Bus Lakeland to Jacksonville from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Lakeland to Jacksonville on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	5h 41m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:40am	Lakeland	5h 10m	8:50am	Jacksonville Bus Station	Fastest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	5h 41m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	No tags
	7:30am	Lakeland	7h 30m	3:00pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
	10:10am	Lakeland	5h 35m	3:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Jacksonville on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10am	Lakeland	5h 35m	3:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:40am	Lakeland	5h 10m	8:50am	Jacksonville Bus Station	Fastest
	7:30am	Lakeland	7h 30m	3:00pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
	10:45am	Lakeland	10h	8:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
	11:25pm	Lakeland	7h 35m	7:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Jacksonville on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:25pm	Lakeland	7h 35m	7:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:40am	Lakeland	5h 10m	8:50am	Jacksonville Bus Station	Fastest
	7:30am	Lakeland	7h 30m	3:00pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
	10:10am	Lakeland	5h 35m	3:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
	10:45am	Lakeland	10h	8:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Jacksonville on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10am	Lakeland	5h 35m	3:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:40am	Lakeland	5h 10m	8:50am	Jacksonville Bus Station	Fastest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	5h 41m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	No tags
	7:30am	Lakeland	7h 30m	3:00pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
	11:25pm	Lakeland	7h 35m	7:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Jacksonville on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	5h 41m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:40am	Lakeland	5h 10m	8:50am	Jacksonville Bus Station	Fastest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	5h 41m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	No tags
	7:30am	Lakeland	7h 30m	3:00pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
	10:10am	Lakeland	5h 35m	3:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Jacksonville on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	5h 41m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:40am	Lakeland	5h 10m	8:50am	Jacksonville Bus Station	Fastest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	5h 41m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	No tags
	7:30am	Lakeland	7h 30m	3:00pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
	10:10am	Lakeland	5h 35m	3:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to Jacksonville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Jacksonville. The journey takes about 4 hours 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 48mAverage Duration

259 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $158	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $179	Average Duration4h 48m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Jacksonville?

Stops in Lakeland

A
Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)
3420 US-98 North , Lakeland, FL 33809-3803
B
Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House
3244 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805
C
Lakeland Bus Station
303 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

Stops in Jacksonville

A
Jacksonville Amtrak Station
3570 Clifford Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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B
W Forsyth St
1111 W Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
C
Kings Avenue Station
1003 Kings Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207
D
JRTC Greyhound Bus Station
111 W. Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL by bus

What is the travel distance from Lakeland to Jacksonville?
Lakeland and Jacksonville are 257 km (160 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lakeland to Jacksonville?
Buses departing from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Lakeland will take you to Jacksonville Amtrak Station in Jacksonville.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$112

11-25

$70

Today

$78

11-27

$57

11-28

$75

11-29

$59

11-30

$90

12-01

$61

The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $57

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $57 to $578 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.