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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Tampa Bus Station | Lakeland | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Tampa Bus Station | Lakeland | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Tampa Bus Station | Lakeland | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tampa Bus Station | Lakeland | No tags |
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Get from Tampa to Lakeland
The journey takes about 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Lakeland?
Stops in Tampa
- A
Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)
2101 E 13th Ave (McDonald's), Tampa, FL 33605 - B
Tampa USF, FL
3801 USF Holly Drive, Tampa., FL 33620, USA - C
Greyhound Station
610 E Polk St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA - D
E Sligh Ave
11555 E Sligh Ave, Seffner, FL 33584, USA - E
N Marion St & E Laurel St
551 E Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA - F
Port of Tampa
200-298 FL-60, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tampa to Lakeland, FL by bus
How far is Tampa from Lakeland?
The distance between Tampa and Lakeland is around 52 km (32 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tampa to Lakeland?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa, and end it at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Lakeland.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Tampa to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $13To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tampa to Lakeland, FL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $13 to $25 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-25.
Usually Greyhound 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.
