What is the distance between Lakeland and Richmond?

The distance between Lakeland and Richmond is around 1139 km (707 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Lakeland, and end it at Main Street Station, in Richmond.

Bus Lakeland to Richmond from $115 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lakeland to Richmond on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Lakeland	19h 50m	6:00am	Richmond	No tags
	Bus	5:20pm	Lakeland	1d 2h	8:15pm	Richmond	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:20pm	Lakeland	23h 25m	4:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 4h	4:10am	Richmond	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 1h	12:50am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to Richmond

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 19 hours 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just $197, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

19h 18mAverage Duration

1143 kmDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$115 - $382	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$197 - $314	Average Duration19h 18m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Richmond?

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 Richmond

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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D
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
E
2828 W. Broad St.
2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
F
Greyhound Station
2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,424 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lakeland, FL to Richmond, VA, US by bus

What is the distance between Lakeland and Richmond?
The distance between Lakeland and Richmond is around 1139 km (707 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lakeland to Richmond?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Lakeland, and end it at Main Street Station, in Richmond.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$269

11-23

$174

Today

$115

11-25

$211

11-26

$181

11-27

$145

11-28

No data

11-29

No data

The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $115

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 Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $115 to $1,120 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $145 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.