How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Lakeland?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Lakeland start at R 1 416. The average price for this route is around R 3 119. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Lakeland?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Lakeland is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1461 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 22h 10m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Lakeland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Lakeland at 02:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Lakeland produces an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Lakeland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

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 Philadelphia to Lakeland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Lakeland from R 2 054 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Lakeland on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	04:40	Lakeland	Cheapest
	Bus	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	22:00	Lakeland	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 6h	04:40	Lakeland	No tags
	Bus	11:00	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 11h	22:00	Lakeland	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 9h	04:40	Lakeland	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Lakeland on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:40	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	1d 18h	04:40	Lakeland	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 6h	04:40	Lakeland	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	04:40	Lakeland	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 7h	22:00	Lakeland	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 8h	04:40	Lakeland	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:22 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Lakeland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 28 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 983, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 1hAverage duration

1463 kmDistance

133kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 416 - R 7 491	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 983 - R 11 706	Average duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 133kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Lakeland?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, 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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 486 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 410 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 from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Lakeland start at R 1 416. The average price for this route is around R 3 119. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Lakeland is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1461 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 22h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Lakeland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Lakeland at 02:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Lakeland produces an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Lakeland?
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 Philadelphia to Lakeland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on 01 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 898

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