How far is Lakeland from Cleveland?

Lakeland and Cleveland are 930 miles (1499 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Lakeland to Cleveland leave from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Lakeland to Cleveland from $130 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lakeland to Cleveland on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:40am	Lakeland	1d 23h	11:05am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 6h	10:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	4:10pm	Lakeland	1d 9h	1:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	8:50pm	Lakeland	1d 11h	8:10am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	8:50pm	Lakeland	1d 11h	8:10am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to Cleveland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cleveland. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

926 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$130 - $225	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$288 - $288	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,572 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,359 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 Lines, Inc. Lakeland Cleveland recent customer reviews

I enjoyed everything but from Toledo to Cleveland the bus driver he had an attitude

Itamar D.

September 2, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,247 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Cleveland?

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Stops in Cleveland

A - Greyhound Station

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

How far is Lakeland from Cleveland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lakeland to Cleveland?

What's the cheapest way to go from Lakeland, FL to Cleveland, OH, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$181	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$288	Daily Departures1

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