Bus Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

from $27

tomorrow

Tuesday

from $30

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

from $26

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 35m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Waffle House	8:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Waffle House, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 8/10/2025 3:40:00 AM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/10/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	5h 30m	10:10 AM	Lakeland, FL	Waffle House	3:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Waffle House, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 8/10/2025 10:10:00 AM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/10/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	3h 40m	10:10 AM	Lakeland, FL	Waffle House	1:50 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Waffle House, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 8/10/2025 10:10:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/10/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 0m	9:05 PM	Lakeland, FL	Waffle House	1:05 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Waffle House, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 8/10/2025 9:05:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/11/2025 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 35m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	8:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 8/12/2025 3:40:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/12/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	5h 30m	10:10 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	3:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 8/12/2025 10:10:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/12/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	4h 25m	10:10 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	2:35 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 8/12/2025 10:10:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/12/2025 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
FlixBus	4h 0m	9:05 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	1:05 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 8/12/2025 9:05:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/13/2025 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 35m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Waffle House	8:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Waffle House, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 8/15/2025 3:40:00 AM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/15/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	5h 30m	10:10 AM	Lakeland, FL	Waffle House	3:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Waffle House, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 8/15/2025 10:10:00 AM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/15/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	3h 40m	10:10 AM	Lakeland, FL	Waffle House	1:50 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Waffle House, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 8/15/2025 10:10:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/15/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 0m	9:05 PM	Lakeland, FL	Waffle House	1:05 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Waffle House, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 8/15/2025 9:05:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/16/2025 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL is $26 on 8/15/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lakeland, FL and Gainesville, FL

See here how frequent the connections between Lakeland, FL and Gainesville, FL are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Lakeland, FL and Gainesville, FL.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 buses from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Lakeland, FL and Gainesville, FL, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus	$26
Fastest Bus	3h 40m
Earliest Bus	3:40 AM
Latest Bus	9:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	113.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Lakeland, FL for Gainesville, FL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/11/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/10

$27

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

$30

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

$26

Saturday 08/16

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

$29

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

Sunday 08/24

Monday 08/25

Tuesday 08/26

Wednesday 08/27

Thursday 08/28

Friday 08/29

Saturday 08/30

Sunday 08/31

Monday 09/01

Tuesday 09/02

Wednesday 09/03

Thursday 09/04

Friday 09/05

Saturday 09/06

The cheapest time to travel from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $26, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL, with $26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

How to save money travelling from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lakeland, FL and Gainesville, FL

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Lakeland, FL and Gainesville, FL.

Bus Stop

N Massachusetts Ave 303

Waffle House

Gow B Fields Park and Ride

Rosa Parks Transfer station

SE 3rd St 700

Greyhound Bus Station

Northeast 23rd Avenue 101

Central Bus Station

North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop

University of Florida (Commuter Lot)

Gale Lemerand Dr

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL? Or which bus companies serve the route Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL bus

How much does a Lakeland, FL Gainesville, FL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 4h 35m to reach Gainesville, FL. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $45. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Gainesville, FL.

On average, how many connections are available from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL each day?

Every day, the Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL take?

The fastest bus from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL?

The earliest bus arriving in Gainesville, FL from Lakeland, FL starts at 3:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Lakeland, FL for Gainesville, FL starts at 9:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Lakeland, FL Gainesville, FL route?

When traveling by bus from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland, FL and Gainesville, FL?

You can check all the direct connections between Lakeland, FL and Gainesville, FL by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Lakeland, FL Gainesville, FL bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lakeland, FL Gainesville, FL bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Lakeland, FL and to Gainesville, FL

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Lakeland, FL and to Gainesville, FL. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!