FL → FL · about 30 miles
Lakeland to Tampa bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 35 direct buses and trains a week from Lakeland to Tampa. The fastest takes 40 minutes; the first departure leaves at 5:20 AM and the last at 4:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 40m
- First departure
- 5:20 AM
- Last departure
- 4:15 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:20 AM | 6:00 AM | 40m | Daily | Lakeland Gow B Fields Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 11:40 AM | 12:27 PM | 47m | Daily | Lakeland Amtrak Station to Tampa | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:05 PM | 3:55 PM | 50m | Daily | Lakeland Gow B Fields Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 3:36 PM | 4:31 PM | 55m | Daily | Lakeland to Tampa | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 4:55 PM | 40m | Daily | Lakeland Gow B Fields Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Lakeland Where you get off in Tampa The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Lakeland
Where buses and trains stop in Tampa
Return trip: Tampa to Lakeland
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Lakeland to Tampa?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 40 minutes; the typical trip is 47 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Lakeland to Tampa?
The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:15 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Lakeland to Tampa?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Lakeland?
Buses and trains to Tampa leave from Lakeland Amtrak Station and Lakeland Gow B Fields Park & Ride.