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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Lake City to Wilson. Traveling by bus from Lake City to Wilson usually takes around 32 hours and 7 minutes, but the fastest El Expreso Bus bus can make the trip in 23 hours and 10.2 minutes.
| Distance | 470 mi (756 km) |
| Shortest duration | 23h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $253.32 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Lake City to Wilson?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Lake City to Wilson that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Expreso Bus | 1 | 23h 11m | $253.32 |
| Tornado Bus | 1 | 1d 12h 35m | $253.32 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 32 hours and 7 minutes to cover the 470 miles from Lake City to Wilson. However, the fastest bus only takes 23 hours and 10.2 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 7:00pm and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Lake City to Wilson, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Wilson
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Link to image attributionWilson, North Carolina, was historically known as the World's Greatest Tobacco Market. The city is located in Wilson County, home to the eponymous Wilson Botanical Gardens, Wilson Rose Garden, and Lake Wilson. The city also offers several attractions to delight history enthusiasts, like the Imagination Station Science & History Museum and the Freeman Round House of African-American History. Catch a game at local Fleming Stadium, or visit off-season to walk through the NC Baseball Museum on-site. Wilson is also known for its wind-powered sculptures in the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park.
Wilson's bars and clubs comprise a fun nightlife and entertainment scene. The city features brewing companies, tequila bars, and wineries so you can have a good time no matter your drink of choice. The best spots for music, shopping, art, and food are in Historic Downtown Wilson.
You can easily travel to Wilson by train or bus from over 30 other cities. Residents and visitors ride the Amtrak Palmetto and Amtrak Carolinian trains or hop on the Tornado Bus, Wanda Coach, and El Expreso Bus. Wilson also features an on-demand micro-transit service called RIDE and is a bicycle-friendly community.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lake City?
Main departure station: 2470 W US Hwy 90
Most buses depart from the main station in Lake City.
All bus stations in Lake City:
2470 W US Hwy 90
Where does the bus arrive in Wilson?
Main arrival station: 1503 Goldsboro St
All buses from Lake City arrive at one main station in Wilson.
All bus stations in Wilson:
1503 Goldsboro St
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