What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Ocala?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Ocala is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Ocala?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Ocala is to fly and drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

How far is it from Durham to Ocala?

The distance between Durham and Ocala is 573 miles. The road distance is 553.7 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Ocala without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 14h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Durham to Ocala?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Durham to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Ocala bus from?

Durham to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Ocala bus arrive?

Durham to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from Durham to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Ocala is 554 miles. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Durham to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 164+ hotels available in Ocala.

Durham to Ocala - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Ocala by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane RDU - DAB
2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Ocalacar
5h 24m
$113–623
Drive 550.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Ocalacar 550.5 mi
10h 2m
$101–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus N2472
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 36m
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Cary to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 18m
Fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane RDU - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
6h 53m
$165–413
Fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane RDU - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 40m
Fly to Tampa, shuttle
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane RDU - TPA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brownwood Hotel & Spashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Sleep Inn and Suites Wildwood-The Villages to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
9h 6m

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) flights

23Weekly Planes

3h 39mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 570.2 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Durham to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 14h 36m.

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