How far is New York City from Lakeland?

New York City and Lakeland are 984 miles (1587 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from New York City to Lakeland leave from Chinatown and arrive at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus New York City to Lakeland from $116 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for New York City to Lakeland on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:25pm	New York Port Authority	23h 40m	4:05pm	Lakeland	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	23h 35m	4:05pm	Lakeland	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:45pm	Chinatown	23h 20m	4:05pm	Lakeland	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:00pm	Chinatown	1d 7h	4:30am	Lakeland	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:45pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 6h	4:30am	Lakeland	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Lakeland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

991 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $309	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$145 - $1,359	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 145kg CO₂e

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

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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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

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

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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.

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 New York City to Lakeland, FL by bus

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

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$240

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $180

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

You can expect to pay from $180 to $286 for a bus ticket from New York City to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $180 which is on 2025-11-26.