There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Lakeland by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Valdostabus FlixBus N2415 / ...
6h 10m$96–140Drive 241.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Lakelandcar 241.4 mi
4h 8m$45–64Fly from Tampa
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Valdosta (VLD)plane TPA - VLD
5h 52m$137–472Bus via Gainesville
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Valdostabus Greyhound US0630
8h 5m$97–145Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Valdosta (VLD)plane SRQ - VLD
9h 14m$177–650
Tampa (TPA) to Valdosta (VLD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Lakeland is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Lakeland is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Valdosta via Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Tampa and Lakeland is 261 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Tampa to Lakeland, including transfers.
Tampa to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Lakeland is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $480 and takes 5h 52m.
Tampa to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Lakeland is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Tampa to Lakeland.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Lakeland, GA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Lakeland via Gainesville and Valdosta in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Valdosta (VLD) 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Valdosta via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Valdosta via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Valdosta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Valdosta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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