How much is the bus ticket from Lakeland to Atlanta?

The cheapest coach tickets from Lakeland to Atlanta start from £50. The average price for this route is around £69. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Lakeland to Atlanta?

The average bus journey time from Lakeland to Atlanta is 13h 25m, covering a distance of 418 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 10h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Lakeland to Atlanta route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Lakeland to Atlanta?

The earliest bus departs from Lakeland to Atlanta at 02:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lakeland to Atlanta?

A bus journey from Lakeland to Atlanta produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Lakeland to Atlanta?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Lakeland to Atlanta?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Lakeland to Atlanta?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lakeland to Atlanta?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Lakeland to Atlanta from £53 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Lakeland to Atlanta on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:50	Lakeland	10h 25m	07:15	Atlanta Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:25	Lakeland	16h	15:25	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	20:50	Lakeland	10h 50m	07:40	Civic Center MARTA Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:25	Lakeland	19h 5m	18:30	Civic Center MARTA Station	No tags

Next departures from Lakeland to Atlanta on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:50	Lakeland	10h 25m	07:15	Atlanta Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	03:40	Lakeland	11h 45m	15:25	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	10:10	Lakeland	11h 5m	21:15	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:15	Lakeland	11h 55m	04:10	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	16:00	Lakeland Station	1d 16h	08:43	Peachtree Station	No tags

Next departures from Lakeland to Atlanta on 3 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:25	Lakeland	19h 5m	18:30	Civic Center MARTA Station	Cheapest
	10:10	Lakeland	11h 5m	21:15	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	03:40	Lakeland	11h 45m	15:25	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:15	Lakeland	11h 55m	04:10	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	10:10	Lakeland	13h 25m	23:35	Civic Center MARTA Station	No tags

Next departures from Lakeland to Atlanta on 4 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10	Lakeland	11h 5m	21:15	Atlanta Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	03:40	Lakeland	11h 45m	15:25	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:15	Lakeland	11h 55m	04:10	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	10:10	Lakeland	13h 25m	23:35	Civic Center MARTA Station	No tags
	16:00	Lakeland Station	1d 16h	08:43	Peachtree Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:38 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lakeland to Atlanta

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 13 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

13h 25mAverage duration

418 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£50 - £146	Average duration13h 25m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£151 - £312	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Atlanta?

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 Atlanta

A
Doraville Tornado Bus Station
3658 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
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B
Atlanta Airport
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C
Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station
232 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
D
Cleveland Ave
387 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
E
Doraville El Expreso Bus Station
4989 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87407 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £52

Greyhound Lakeland Atlanta recent customer reviews

First time using Greyhound since 1980’s Sadly everything has declined Very dirty, seats badly worn and uncomfortable, broken parts, bathrooms extremely smelly and dirty

Gregory S.

21 May 2023

this was my first time on a bus and was very impressed I would take another one no problem

Cheryl G.

8 November 2017

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Lakeland to Atlanta?
The cheapest coach tickets from Lakeland to Atlanta start from £50. The average price for this route is around £69. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Lakeland to Atlanta?
The average bus journey time from Lakeland to Atlanta is 13h 25m, covering a distance of 418 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 10h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Lakeland to Atlanta route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Lakeland to Atlanta?
The earliest bus departs from Lakeland to Atlanta at 02:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lakeland to Atlanta?
A bus journey from Lakeland to Atlanta produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Lakeland to Atlanta?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Lakeland to Atlanta?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Lakeland to Atlanta?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lakeland to Atlanta?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

27/11

£66

28/11

No data

Today

£104

30/11

No data

01/12

£76

02/12

No data

03/12

£53

04/12

£62

The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £53

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 Atlanta, GA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £53 to £1,150 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £53, which is on 2025-12-03.

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.