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How to get fromGainesville to Ocalaby bus, taxi or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Ocala by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Ocalabus bus Tallahassee-Miami
    2. Take the taxi from Ocala to Ocalataxi taxi
    1h 15m
    $67–192

  2. Drive 37.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Ocalacar car 37.6 mi
    42 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Ocalataxi taxi 37.6 mi
    42 min
    $120–160

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Ocala. However, you can take the bus to Ocala then take the taxi to Ocala. Alternatively, you can drive from Gainesville to Ocala in around 42 min.

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