What is the distance between Lakeland and Columbus?

Lakeland and Columbus are 355 miles (573 km) apart.

Bus Lakeland to Columbus from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lakeland to Columbus on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	4:45am	Lakeland	16h 45m	9:30pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	4:45am	Lakeland	16h 45m	9:30pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags
	10:10am	Lakeland	19h 20m	5:30am	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	5:20pm	Lakeland	15h 30m	8:50am	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	5:20pm	Lakeland	15h 30m	8:50am	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags

Get from Lakeland to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

17h 20mAverage Duration

349 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lakeland, FL to Columbus, GA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$72

Average bus trip duration17h 20m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure4:25am

Distance349 miles (562 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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FlixBus

3.5/511,181 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,349 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

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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