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Fri5 Sept
from US$16
Sat6 Sept
from US$16
Sun7 Sept
from US$16
Mon8 Sept
from US$15
Tue9 Sept
from US$15
Wed10 Sept
Thu11 Sept
Fri12 Sept

Cheap buses leaving Saturday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 6 September at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: 6 September at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 6 September at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: 6 September at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 6 September at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: 6 September at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 6 September at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: 6 September at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 6 September at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: 6 September at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Lakeland, FL to Tampa: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$16
Average bus trip duration45m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure05:20
Distance31 miles
Latest bus departure22:05

Lakeland to Tampa Bus

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Bus service from Lakeland to Tampa will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Tampa from Lakeland, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Lakeland, FL - Tampa

  1. How far is Tampa from Lakeland by coach?

    The journey from Lakeland to Tampa by coach covers an approximate distance of 32 miles (52 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Tampa from Lakeland without a car?

    You can reach Tampa from Lakeland by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01/09
US$9
02/09
US$9
Today
US$8
04/09
US$8
05/09
US$8
06/09
US$8
07/09
US$8
08/09
US$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Tampa was searched and found on 8 Sept 2025 with a price of US$8

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 Tampa as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$8 to US$10 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$8, which is on 2025-09-08.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Lakeland and Tampa!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Lakeland to Tampa, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Tampa.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Lakeland to Tampa, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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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