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

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Ocala is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Ocala is to fly and drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $100 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Kentucky and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.

How far is it from Kentucky to Ocala?

The distance between Kentucky and Ocala is 823 miles. The road distance is 742.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kentucky to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 18h 12m and costs $170 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Kentucky to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kentucky to Ocala bus from?

Kentucky to Ocala bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Where does the Kentucky to Ocala bus arrive?

Kentucky to Ocala bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.

Can I drive from Kentucky to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Ocala is 743 miles. It takes approximately 13h 25m to drive from Kentucky to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 127+ hotels available in Ocala.

Kentucky to Ocala - 8 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to Ocala by plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Fly Louisville International Airport to Orlando, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Orlando (MCO)plane SDF - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
6h 14m
$157–403
Fly Blue Grass Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane LEX - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocalacar
3h 47m
$109–427
Bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Ocalabus
18h 12m
$179–291
Drive 738.3 mi
1. Drive from Louisville to Ocalacar 738.3 mi
13h 25m
$135–195
Fly Covington to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Orlando (MCO)plane CVG - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
6h 18m
$342–672
Fly Covington to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane CVG - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocalacar
5h 29m
$124–672
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Orlando RedCoach Stationbus
4. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
20h 4m
$166–321
Bus via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
20h 36m

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Orlando (MCO) flights

68Weekly Planes

3h 31mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kentucky to Ocala.

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Distance: 817.8 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Ocala via Nashville Bus Station, C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 16, N Monroe Street and John Knox Road, Tallahassee, and Ocala in around 18h 12m.

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