How far is Lakeland from Albany?

About 1108 miles (1787 km) separate Lakeland and Albany.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Lakeland to Albany leave from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at SUNY Collins Circle. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Lakeland (FL) to Albany (NY) from $274 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$162 - $288	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$279 - $279	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 162kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Lakeland to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours and with fares starting at just $162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

$162Cheapest ticket

45kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lakeland to Albany: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$206

Average bus trip duration1d 9h

Number of daily buses3.0833333333333335

Earliest bus departure4:20am

Distance1104 miles (1780 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,115 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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

3.5/587,043 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

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

4/55,213 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Lakeland to Albany Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Lakeland to Albany. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Lakeland to Albany, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Albany?

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lakeland to Albany, as early as possible.

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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Lakeland and Albany!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Lakeland to Albany, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Lakeland to Albany that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lakeland to Albany?

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$206	Daily Departures3.0833333333333335
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$279	Daily Departures1

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Lakeland (FL) - Albany (NY)

How far is Lakeland from Albany?

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

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About Bus Travel

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