Bus Tickets from Lakeland, FL to Philadelphia, PA

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TodayAug 29
from US$143
TomorrowAug 30
from US$117
SunAug 31
from US$130
MonSep 1
from US$128
TueSep 2
WedSep 3
from US$99
ThuSep 4
FriSep 5

Next departures to Philadelphia

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to Philadelphia

Bus
Average PriceUS$99 - US$295Average Duration1d 9h
37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$503 - US$503Average Duration1d 2h
133kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Lakeland to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$503, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
US$503Cheapest ticket
133kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lakeland, FL to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$154
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure3:40am
Distance1462 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Lakeland to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Lakeland, FL - Philadelphia, PA

  1. What is the distance between Lakeland and Philadelphia?

    The distance between Lakeland and Philadelphia is approximately 1466 km (909 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lakeland to Philadelphia?

    Buses departing from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Lakeland will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-27
US$143
08-28
US$148
Today
US$136
08-30
US$111
08-31
US$129
09-01
US$145
09-02
No data
09-03
US$113
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of US$111

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$111 to US$2,108 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$111 which is on 2025-08-30.

Usually Amtrak 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Lakeland to Philadelphia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Lakeland to Philadelphia, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Lakeland to Philadelphia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lakeland, FL to Philadelphia, PA?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Lakeland, FL

You can also go to Philadelphia, PA by train

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