What is the cheapest way to get from Key West to Ocala?

The cheapest way to get from Key West to Ocala is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Key West to Ocala?

The fastest way to get from Key West to Ocala is to fly and drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $55 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Key West and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Key West to Ocala. However, there are services departing from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street and arriving at Ocala via Big Pine Key and Miami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

How far is it from Key West to Ocala?

The distance between Key West and Ocala is 402 miles. The road distance is 443.8 miles.

How do I travel from Key West to Ocala without a car?

The best way to get from Key West to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 12h 59m and costs $140 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Key West to Ocala?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Key West to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Key West to Ocala bus from?

Key West to Ocala bus services, operated by Key West Transit, depart from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street station.

Where does the Key West to Ocala bus arrive?

Key West to Ocala bus services, operated by Key West Transit, arrive at Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30 station.

Can I drive from Key West to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Key West to Ocala is 444 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Key West to Ocala.

How do I get a bus ticket from Key West to Ocala?

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Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 165+ hotels available in Ocala.

Key West to Ocala - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Key West to Ocala by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane EYW - GNV
2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
5h 15m
$197–474
Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane EYW - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocalacar
3h 2m
$60–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street to Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30bus Lks
2. Take the bus from Big Pine Key to Miami Airport Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Ocalabus
12h 59m
$141–244
Drive 441.2 mi
1. Drive from Key West to Ocalacar 441.2 mi
8h 49m
$81–117
Fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Orlando (MCO)plane EYW - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
3h 51m
$147–734
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from N Roosevelt & 4th Street to Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30bus Lks
2. Take the bus from Big Pine Key to Miami Airport Stationbus
3. Take the train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain
4. Take the bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
15h 51m
$119–240
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Plaza Hotel to Bayside Marketplaceshuttle
2. Take the bus from Downtown Miami to Orlandobus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
19h 23m
$189–231

Key West to Ocala by bus, foot, and train

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15h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 399.8 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Key West, FL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street to Ocala via Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30, Big Pine Key, Miami, Airport Intermodal Station, Miami Airport Station, Miami International Airport, Miami Airport, and Ocala in around 12h 59m.

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