There are 5 ways to get from Macon to Ocala by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Gainesville (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2415
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
6h 20m$47–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0630
6h 25m$45–80Drive 287.4 mi
- Drive from Macon to Ocalacar 287.4 mi
4h 39m$50–71Bus, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ATL - GNV
- Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
5h 7m$206–555Bus, fly to Orlando, shuttle
- Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Orlando (MCO)plane ATL - MCO
- Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
7h 5m$126–545
Macon to Ocala by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macon to Ocala is to bus via Gainesville which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Macon to Ocala is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Macon Bus Station station and arriving at Ocala Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Macon and Ocala is 295 miles. The road distance is 289 miles.
The best way to get from Macon to Ocala without a car is to bus via Gainesville which takes 6h 20m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Macon to Ocala, including transfers.
Macon to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Macon Bus Station.
Macon to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macon to Ocala is 289 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Macon to Ocala.
Book your Macon to Ocala bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Macon, GA, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Macon Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop via Gainesville in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 352-237-9900
Shuttle from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- Shuttleliner of Ocala
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Cabs 24HR
- Phone
- +1 855-374-8484
- Website
- cab24hr.com
Gainesville Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 352-371-1515
- Website
- gainesvillemarooncab.com
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