What is the travel distance from Houston to Lakeland?

The distance between the two cities is 819 miles (1321 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to Lakeland?

The majority of buses traveling from Houston to Lakeland start their journey at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and wind up at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Houston to Lakeland from $88 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to Lakeland on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:20pm	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	1d 4h	4:40am	Lakeland	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 5h	4:40am	Lakeland	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:50pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 4h	4:40am	Lakeland	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:28 AM CST.

Get from Houston to Lakeland

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

824 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

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Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $258 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Greyhound

3.5/587,357 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

Greyhound Houston Lakeland recent customer reviews

Greyhound is overpriced and they're staff are rude and I will never ride with them again.

James R.

July 7, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,216 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Lakeland?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, US to Lakeland, FL by bus

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