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How to get fromFlorida to Ocalaby bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 3 ways to get from Florida to Ocala by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 49m
  2. Drive  95 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Ocalacar car 95 mi
    2h 4m
    $16–23
  3. Bus via Gainesville (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    3h 14m
    $17–25

Florida to Ocala by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Florida, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop once daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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