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Lakeland to Columbia Bus Schedule
Bus from Lakeland to Columbia: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Lakeland to Columbia. Traveling by bus from Lakeland to Columbia usually takes around 24 hours and 54 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 22 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 415 mi (669 km) |
| Shortest duration | 22h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $147.96 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Lakeland to Columbia?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lakeland to Columbia. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 4 | 1d 0h 55m | $191.10 |
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 4 bus trips from Lakeland to Columbia every day, with the average journey taking around 24 hours and 55 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Columbia usually start from $148.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Lakeland to Columbia
The bus takes an average of 24 hours and 54 minutes to cover the 415 miles from Lakeland to Columbia. However, the fastest bus only takes 22 hours and 25 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Lakeland to Columbia for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Lakeland to Columbia, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lakeland?
Main departure station: Lakeland Park & Ride
Most buses depart from the main station in Lakeland.
All bus stations in Lakeland:
Lakeland Park & Ride
Where does the bus arrive in Columbia?
Main arrival station: Midway Truck Plaza
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Columbia.
All bus stations in Columbia:
Midway Truck Plaza
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