What is the travel distance from Lakeland to Boston?

The distance between the two cities is 1162 miles (1874 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Lakeland to Boston start their journey at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) and wind up at Back Bay Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are JFK Library, Museum of Fine Art, Boston Children's Museum, Boston Celtics at TD Garden and Boston Open Studios.

Bus Lakeland to Boston from $216 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lakeland to Boston on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 9h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags
	Bus	5:20pm	Lakeland	1d 17h	10:55am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	5:20pm	Lakeland	1d 21h	2:50pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 19h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 17h	5:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $154, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1d 15hAverage Duration

1158 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$154 - $346	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$253 - $423	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 170kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Boston?

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 Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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.

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

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

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You can expect to pay from $216 to $965 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $216 which is on 2025-12-01.