FL → FL · about 30 miles
Tampa to Lakeland bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 35 direct buses and trains a week from Tampa to Lakeland. The fastest takes 34 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:50 AM and the last at 10:35 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 34m
- First departure
- 6:50 AM
- Last departure
- 10:35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:50 AM | 7:25 AM | 35m | Daily | Tampa Bus Station to Lakeland Gow B Fields Park & Ride | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 12:43 PM | 1:17 PM | 34m | Daily | Tampa to Lakeland | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:45 PM | 2:35 PM | 50m | Daily | Tampa Bus Station to Lakeland Gow B Fields Park & Ride | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 4:49 PM | 5:23 PM | 34m | Daily | Tampa to Lakeland Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:35 PM | 11:20 PM | 45m | Daily | Tampa Bus Station to Lakeland Gow B Fields Park & Ride | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Tampa Where you get off in Lakeland The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Tampa
Where buses and trains stop in Lakeland
Return trip: Lakeland to Tampa
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Tampa to Lakeland?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 34 minutes; the typical trip is 34 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Tampa to Lakeland?
The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:35 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Tampa to Lakeland?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Tampa?
Buses and trains to Lakeland leave from Tampa Amtrak station and Tampa Bus Station.