Bus from Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Lakeland to Jacksonville on November 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Lakeland Station
Jacksonville Amtrak StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Lakeland
Jacksonville Bus StationFastest
Amtrak
Lakeland Station
Jacksonville Amtrak StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Lakeland
Jacksonville Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Lakeland
Jacksonville Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:48 PM EST.

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$50 - $158Average Duration5h 35m
6kg CO₂e
Average Price$32 - $179Average Duration4h 48m
24kg CO₂e

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

  1. What is the travel distance from Lakeland to Jacksonville?

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

  2. 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
busbud logoThe 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.

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