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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Ocala is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston to Ocala is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h and costs $300 - $900.

How far is it from Houston to Ocala?

The distance between Houston and Ocala is 954 miles. The road distance is 893 miles.

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

The best way to get from Houston to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 14h 22m and costs $150 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Houston to Ocala, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Houston and Ocala?

Ocala is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 5:34 PM in Houston and 6:34 PM in Ocala.

Can I drive from Houston to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Ocala is 893 miles. It takes approximately 14h 19m to drive from Houston to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 148+ hotels available in Ocala.

Houston to Ocala - 9 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Ocala by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Orlando, shuttle
best
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Orlando (MCO)HOU - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
7h
$303–873
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Orlando, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Orlando (MCO)IAH - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
7h 13m
$128–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from Houston to Mi Ranchito Restaurant - Ocala, FLHouston
14h 22m
$156–295
Drive 887.9 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Ocala887.9 mi
14h 19m
$162–234
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Jacksonville (JAX)HOU - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
9h 55m
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Tampa, shuttle
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tampa (TPA)HOU - TPA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brownwood Hotel & Spa
3. Take a shuttle bus from Sleep Inn and Suites Wildwood-The Villages to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
8h 55m
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Jacksonville (JAX)IAH - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
10h 10m
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tampa, shuttle
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tampa (TPA)IAH - TPA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brownwood Hotel & Spa
3. Take a shuttle bus from Sleep Inn and Suites Wildwood-The Villages to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
9h 9m
Bus via Wildwood
1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to WildwoodHouston
2. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Ocala Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
19h 55m

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Orlando (MCO) flights

51Weekly Planes

2h 23mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Houston to Ocala.

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Distance: 948.1 mi
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Houston to Mi Ranchito Restaurant - Ocala, FL once daily. Tickets cost $140–280 and the journey takes 14h 17m.

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