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Trip Overview

The bus between The Villages and Lakeland takes 2h 25m. There is at least one bus per day from The Villages to Lakeland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 25m
Duration
79 mi
Distance
Once daily
Frequency

The Villages to Lakeland bus times

Buses run once daily between The Villages and Lakeland. The service departs The Villages at 10:35 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lakeland at 13:00:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from The Villages to Lakeland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from The Villages to Lakeland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakeland once daily, and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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