What is the travel distance from Lakeland to Rochester?

The distance between the two cities is 1071 miles (1728 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Lakeland to Rochester start their journey at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) and wind up at Bus Station. These are the main 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 Lakeland to Rochester from $459 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lakeland to Rochester on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:20pm	Lakeland	1d 22h	3:50pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 16h	4:15pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 19h	6:45pm	Rochester	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 19h	6:45pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 13h	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags

Get from Lakeland to Rochester

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $173, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 14hAverage Duration

1068 milesDistance

43kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Rochester?

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 Rochester

A
Bus Station
186 Cumberland St (Across from the Amtrak Terminal) , Rochester, NY 14605
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B
U of R
Rush Rhees Library, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14627
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C
Rochester Institute of Technology
61 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 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.

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 Rochester, NY, US by bus

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The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $459

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 Rochester, NY, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $459 to $459 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $459 which is on 2025-11-29.