How far is Lakeland from New York City?

The distance between the two cities is 984 miles (1587 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lakeland to New York City?

Most of the buses traveling from Lakeland to New York City leave from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at New York Port Authority. These are the main 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 New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Empire State Building, The Shed, 9/11 Tribute Center, Bronx Zoo and The High Line.

Bus Lakeland to New York City from $108 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Lakeland to New York City on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 11h	10:35am	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	Cheapest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	1d	11:18am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	1d	11:18am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 7h	10:40am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 2h	1:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to New York City on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 4h	2:50pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	Cheapest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	1d	11:18am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	1d	11:18am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 7h	10:40am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 2h	1:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to New York City on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 2h	1:05pm	Chinatown	Cheapest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	1d	11:20am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	1d 1h	12:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 7h	10:40am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 2h	1:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

985 milesDistance

145kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$99 - $614	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$145 - $1,785	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 145kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and New York City?

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 New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 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.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 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 New York City by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$209

11/24

$268

Today

$149

11/26

$260

11/27

$182

11/28

$156

11/29

$369

11/30

$220

The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to New York City was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $149

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lakeland, FL to New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $149 to $1,140 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $156 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.