There are 4 ways to get from Lakeland to Lake City by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0770S
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Lake City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0630
7h 37m$32–60Drive 163.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lakeland to Lake Citycar 163.3 mi
2h 54m$30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0760S
7h 42m$78–158Bus via Jacksonville
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0760S
8h 44m$80–119
Lakeland to Lake City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Lake City is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Lake City is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Lake City station. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride at Rose St. and arriving at Lake City Bus Station via Winter Haven Transportation Center and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Lakeland and Lake City is 218 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Lake City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Lakeland to Lake City, including transfers.
Lakeland to Lake City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winter Haven Transportation Center station.
Lakeland to Lake City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Lake City is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Lakeland to Lake City.
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What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Lake City, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Lake City Bus Station via Winter Haven Transportation Center and Orlando Bus Station in around 7h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Lake City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lakeland to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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