What is the distance between Lakeland and Philadelphia?

The distance between the two cities is 909 miles (1466 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lakeland to Philadelphia?

If you're headed to Philadelphia from Lakeland, chances are that your bus will depart from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Citizens Bank Park, The Barnes Foundation, Please Touch Museum, Liberty Bell and Reading Terminal Market.

Bus Lakeland to Philadelphia from $111 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Lakeland to Philadelphia on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 14h	2:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	8:50pm	Lakeland	1d 5h	2:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:10pm	Lakeland	1d 5h	9:55pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	8:50pm	Lakeland	1d 5h	2:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 7h	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Philadelphia on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 3h	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	22h 40m	9:50am	30th Street Station	Fastest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	22h 40m	9:50am	30th Street Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 4h	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 1h	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Philadelphia on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 7h	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	22h 38m	9:48am	30th Street Station	Fastest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	22h 38m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 3h	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 1h	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Philadelphia on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:50pm	Lakeland	1d 17h	2:30pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	22h 38m	9:48am	30th Street Station	Fastest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	22h 38m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 3h	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 2h	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Philadelphia on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:10pm	Lakeland	1d 9h	1:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	22h 38m	9:48am	30th Street Station	Fastest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	22h 38m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 3h	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 1h	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to Philadelphia.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$99 - $295	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$503 - $503	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 133kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Lakeland to Philadelphia

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

1train per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

$503Cheapest ticket

133kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lakeland, FL to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$154

Average bus trip duration1d 9h

Number of daily buses19

Earliest bus departure3:40am

Distance907 miles (1462 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,297 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,213 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,430 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Lakeland to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Philadelphia?

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - JFK Bd & N 30th St

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - Independence Travel Center

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lakeland, FL - Philadelphia, PA

What is the distance between Lakeland and Philadelphia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lakeland to Philadelphia?
What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

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

Best price found

08/27

$143

08/28

$148

Today

$136

08/30

$111

08/31

$129

09/01

$145

09/02

No data

09/03

$113

The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $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 $111 to $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 $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 traveling 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 travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$154	Daily Departures19
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$503	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Lakeland, FL to Philadelphia, PA

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Bus Lakeland, FL to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Philadelphia?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lakeland, FL - Philadelphia, PA

What is the distance between Lakeland and Philadelphia?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lakeland to Philadelphia?

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

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About Bus Travel

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Did you know?

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

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