How much is the bus ticket from Lakeland to New York City?

The cheapest coach tickets from Lakeland to New York City start from £76. The average price for this route is around £125. 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 New York City?

The average bus journey time from Lakeland to New York City is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 981 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Lakeland to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Lakeland to New York City?

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

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lakeland to New York City?

A bus journey from Lakeland to New York City produces an estimated 40 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 New York City?

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 New York City?

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 New York City?

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 New York City?

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 New York City from £84 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Lakeland to New York City on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10	Lakeland	1d 2h	13:05	Chinatown	Cheapest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	1d	11:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	12:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10	Lakeland	1d 2h	13:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	10:10	Lakeland	1d 3h	13:15	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 15:12 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lakeland to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just £112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 4hAverage duration

985 milesDistance

145kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£76 - £475	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£112 - £1,382	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 145kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and New York City?

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 New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, 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

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lakeland, FL to New York City

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 New York City?
The cheapest coach tickets from Lakeland to New York City start from £76. The average price for this route is around £125. 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 New York City?
The average bus journey time from Lakeland to New York City is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 981 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Lakeland to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Lakeland to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Lakeland to New York City at 02:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lakeland to New York City?
A bus journey from Lakeland to New York City produces an estimated 40 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 New York City?
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 New York City?
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 New York City?
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 New York City?
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

£141

28/11

£121

Today

£286

30/11

£171

01/12

£121

02/12

No data

03/12

£91

04/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to New York City was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £91

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 New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £91 to £823 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £91, 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.