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Miami to Lake Wales Bus Schedule
Bus from Miami to Lake Wales: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Miami to Lake Wales. Traveling by bus from Miami to Lake Wales usually takes around 7 hours and 28 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 171 mi (275 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $36.98 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Miami to Lake Wales?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Miami to Lake Wales. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 7h 28m | $49.48 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Miami to Lake Wales every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 28 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Lake Wales usually start from $37.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Miami to Lake Wales
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 28 minutes to cover the 171 miles from Miami to Lake Wales. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 10 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Lake Wales, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Miami to Lake Wales, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Miami
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While you’re in Miami, make your way to the Wynwood district and check out the world-famous Wynwood Walls – a growing outdoor art exhibit featuring large-scale works by some of the best-known street artists from around the globe. After that, head over to the Miami Design District for a well-deserved shopping spree.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Miami?
Main departure station: Miami International Airport
Most buses depart from the main station in Miami.
All bus stations in Miami:
Miami International Airport
Where does the bus arrive in Lake Wales?
Main arrival station: Citgo Gas
All buses from Miami arrive at one main station in Lake Wales.
All bus stations in Lake Wales:
Citgo Gas
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