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New Bern to Lakeland Bus Schedule
Bus from New Bern to Lakeland: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from New Bern to Lakeland. Traveling by bus from New Bern to Lakeland usually takes around 34 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 31 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 567 mi (913 km) |
| Shortest duration | 31h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $157.80 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from New Bern to Lakeland?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from New Bern to Lakeland. 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 10h 50m | $185.22 |
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 New Bern to Lakeland every day, with the average journey taking around 34 hours and 50 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Lakeland usually start from $158.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from New Bern to Lakeland
The bus takes an average of 34 hours and 50 minutes to cover the 567 miles from New Bern to Lakeland. However, the fastest bus only takes 31 hours and 15 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 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from New Bern to Lakeland, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from New Bern to Lakeland every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New Bern to Lakeland; ticket prices start at $140.00.
City Information
Lakeland

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Link to image attributionLakeland is a city between Tampa and Orlando. It is known for its rich history and architectural sites, especially the Florida Southern College, which has buildings designed by the renowned Frank Lloyd Wright. History and art lovers in Lakeland can visit the Polk Museum of Art and check out the collection of artifacts and contemporary paintings. The Munn Park Historic District in Lakeland is another city highlight, boasting early 1900s architecture and a wide range of antique shops.
Downtown Lakeland offers explosive nightlife with a wide range of breweries and taprooms. If you're interested in something new, the city has seen a massive growth of kava bars in its area. The city is also known for its annual Lakeland Festival of Light, where you can join people to light up the mountain.
It is easy to visit Lakeland from other cities by train and bus. Amtrak and FlixBus US provide daily trips from tens of other cities to the town. The Lakeland Area Mass Transit District provides public transportation within the city.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in New Bern?
Main departure station: 2406 Neuse Blvd
Most buses depart from the main station in New Bern.
All bus stations in New Bern:
2406 Neuse Blvd
Where does the bus arrive in Lakeland?
Main arrival station: Gow B. Fields Park & Ride @ US 98 N
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Lakeland.
All bus stations in Lakeland:
Gow B. Fields Park & Ride @ US 98 N
924 W Robson St
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