Bus from Atlanta, GA to Lakeland, FL: Tickets & Schedules
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Atlanta Bus Station
Lakeland
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Atlanta Bus Station
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Civic Center MARTA Station
Lakeland
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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Lakeland
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Atlanta, GA to Lakeland, FL by bus
What is the distance between Atlanta and Lakeland?
The distance separating Atlanta and Lakeland is 420 miles (677 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Lakeland?
If you're headed to Lakeland from Atlanta, chances are that your bus will leave from Doraville Tornado Bus Station and arrive at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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11/24
$96
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$118
11/27
$68
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The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $68
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Atlanta, GA to Lakeland, FL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $68 to $118 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-11-27.
What's the cheapest way to go from Atlanta, GA to Lakeland, FL?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $68
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
