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Compare all timetables for the bus from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
tomorrow
$42
Saturday
$43
Sunday
$46
Monday
$42
Tuesday
Wednesday
$52

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 10m 9:00 AM Jacksonville, FL Amtrak Train Station 4:10 PM Lakeland, FL Bus Stop  Economy $42
FlixBus 5h 25m 11:15 PM Jacksonville, FL Amtrak Train Station 4:40 AM Lakeland, FL Bus Stop  Economy $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      11:15 PM
      Jacksonville, FL
      Amtrak Train Station
      1:50 AM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 5m
      0
      3:35 AM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      4:40 AM
      Lakeland, FL
      Waffle House
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 10m 9:00 AM Jacksonville, FL Downtown Bus Stop 4:10 PM Lakeland, FL Waffle House  Economy $43
FlixBus 5h 25m 11:15 PM Jacksonville, FL Downtown Bus Stop 4:40 AM Lakeland, FL Waffle House  Economy $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      11:15 PM
      Jacksonville, FL
      Amtrak Train Station
      1:50 AM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 5m
      0
      3:35 AM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      4:40 AM
      Lakeland, FL
      Waffle House
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 10m 9:00 AM Jacksonville, FL Amtrak Train Station 4:10 PM Lakeland, FL Bus Stop  Economy $46
FlixBus 5h 25m 11:15 PM Jacksonville, FL Downtown Bus Stop 4:40 AM Lakeland, FL Waffle House  Economy $46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      11:15 PM
      Jacksonville, FL
      Downtown Bus Stop
      1:50 AM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 5m
      0
      3:35 AM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      4:40 AM
      Lakeland, FL
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 10m 9:00 AM Jacksonville, FL Downtown Bus Stop 4:10 PM Lakeland, FL Waffle House  Economy $42
FlixBus 5h 25m 11:15 PM Jacksonville, FL Downtown Bus Stop 4:40 AM Lakeland, FL Waffle House  Economy $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      11:15 PM
      Jacksonville, FL
      Downtown Bus Stop
      1:50 AM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 5m
      0
      3:35 AM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      4:40 AM
      Lakeland, FL
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 10m 9:00 AM Jacksonville, FL Amtrak Train Station 4:10 PM Lakeland, FL Bus Stop  Economy $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 0m
      0
      6:40 PM
      Jacksonville, FL
      Downtown Bus Stop
      9:15 PM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 6h 20m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 5m
      0
      3:35 AM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      4:40 AM
      Lakeland, FL
      Waffle House
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL is $42 on 5/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Jacksonville, FL and Lakeland, FL

See here how frequent the connections between Jacksonville, FL and Lakeland, FL are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Jacksonville, FL and Lakeland, FL.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 buses from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Jacksonville, FL and Lakeland, FL, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus $42
Fastest Bus 5h 25m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Latest Bus 9:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 159.1 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Jacksonville, FL for Lakeland, FL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/03
Monday 05/04
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$42
Saturday 05/09
$43
Sunday 05/10
$46
Monday 05/11
$42
Tuesday 05/12
Wednesday 05/13
$52
Thursday 05/14
$48
Friday 05/15
$50
Saturday 05/16
$46
Sunday 05/17
$50
Monday 05/18
$46
Tuesday 05/19
$47
Wednesday 05/20
$49
Thursday 05/21
$50
Friday 05/22
$60
Saturday 05/23
Sunday 05/24
Monday 05/25
$65
Tuesday 05/26
$54
Wednesday 05/27
$56
Thursday 05/28
$51
Friday 05/29
Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $42, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $49.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL, with $42. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

How to save money travelling from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Jacksonville, FL and Lakeland, FL

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Jacksonville, FL and Lakeland, FL.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL? Or which bus companies serve the route Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL bus

How much does a Jacksonville, FL Lakeland, FL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 5h 25m to reach Lakeland, FL. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $52. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lakeland, FL.

On average, how many connections are available from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL each day?

Every day, the Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL take?

The fastest bus from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL?

The earliest bus arriving in Lakeland, FL from Jacksonville, FL starts at 9:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Jacksonville, FL for Lakeland, FL starts at 9:00 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Jacksonville, FL Lakeland, FL route?

When traveling by bus from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Jacksonville, FL and Lakeland, FL?

You can check all the direct connections between Jacksonville, FL and Lakeland, FL by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Jacksonville, FL Lakeland, FL bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Jacksonville, FL Lakeland, FL bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Jacksonville, FL and Lakeland, FL. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Jacksonville, FL and Lakeland, FL change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland, FL

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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