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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 5 September at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: 5 September at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: Central Ave N
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Bus Lakeland, FL to St. Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$23
Average bus trip duration1h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:45
Distance47 miles

Lakeland to St. Petersburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Lakeland, FL - St. Petersburg

  1. What's the distance between Lakeland and St. Petersburg by coach?

    The journey from Lakeland to St. Petersburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 44 miles (71 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Lakeland to St. Petersburg without a car?

    You can reach St. Petersburg from Lakeland by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to St. Petersburg was searched and found on 30 Aug 2025 with a price of US$15

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 St. Petersburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$15 to US$17 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to St. Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$15, which is on 2025-09-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Lakeland to St. Petersburg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Lakeland to St. Petersburg.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Lakeland to St. Petersburg.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Lakeland to St. Petersburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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