Bus service is stopping in Lakeland. FlixBus is planning to stop at Lakeland’s Gow B. Fields Park and Ride, located on U.S. 98 just south of I-4, during its routes between Tampa, Orlando, and Miami, according to Tom Phillips, executive director of the Citrus Connection. The Citrus Connection district owns the Gow B. Fields Park and Ride site.
The FlixBus website shows current routes between Tampa, Orlando, and Miami that stop at International Drive, Kissimmee North, Fort Pierce, Fort St. Lucie, Port St. Lucie, West Palm Beach, Hollywood, Miami Golden Gables, Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, and Miami Intermodal Center.
FlixBus has not announced yet the price of fares on its buses from Lakeland’s Gow B. Fields Park and Ride. However, its FlixBus fare from Tampa to Orlando is $14.99 and its fare from Tampa to Miami starts at $24.99.
Free parking is available for passengers in the Gow B. Fields Park and Ride lot. Phillips said it is a well-lit area, outfitted with security cameras. If riders plan to park for longer than 72 hours, it’s requested they contact Citrus Connection to alert security personnel.
Along with operating its own buses, FlixBus also has a partnership with Greyhound buses, where it sells its tickets on its website. The fare tickets on the FlixBus website that include a stop at Lakeland Amtrak are operated by Greyhound.