Buses to Lakeland, FL
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Lakeland, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland to Brandon | United States | 35 km (22 mi) | about 53 min |
| Lakeland to Tampa | United States | 51 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Lakeland to St. Petersburg | United States | 78 km (48 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Lakeland to Orlando | United States | 79 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Lakeland to Clearwater | United States | 84 km (52 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Lakeland to Palm Bay | United States | 134 km (83 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Lakeland to Cape Coral | United States | 164 km (102 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Lakeland to Port Saint Lucie | United States | 178 km (111 mi) | about 3 h 27 min |
| Lakeland to Gainesville | United States | 183 km (114 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Lakeland to West Palm Beach | United States | 238 km (148 mi) | about 4 h 31 min |
| Lakeland to Jacksonville | United States | 257 km (159 mi) | about 4 h 51 min |
| Lakeland to Coral Springs | United States | 257 km (160 mi) | about 4 h 52 min |
| Lakeland to Houston | United States | 1,319 km (820 mi) | about 23 h 55 min |
| Lakeland to Philadelphia | United States | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 26 h 31 min |
| Lakeland to Mérida | Mexico | 1,104 km (686 mi) | about 20 h 4 min |
| Lakeland to Columbus | United States | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 24 h 6 min |
| Lakeland to Charlotte | United States | 806 km (501 mi) | about 14 h 43 min |
| Lakeland to Cancún | Mexico | 910 km (565 mi) | about 16 h 34 min |
| Lakeland to Indianapolis | United States | 1,360 km (845 mi) | about 24 h 39 min |
| Lakeland to Washington | United States | 1,290 km (801 mi) | about 23 h 23 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.