There are 10 ways to get from Ocala to Florida Keys by car, plane, bus, train, shuttle, or taxi
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Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Key West International Airport
best- Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane SFB - EYW
5h 54m$126–364Drive 425.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ocala to Florida Keyscar 425.3 mi
8h 25m$78–113Bus, train via Meadow Woods
- Take the bus from Ocala, FL to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
- Take the train from Orlando to Miamitrain
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus
12h 33m$164–353Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Take the bus from Orlando to Miami Airport Stationbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Miami, FL - International Airport to Summerland Key - Mote Marine Lab
13h 46m$259–316Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane GNV - MIA
- Take a shuttle bus from Miami, FL - International Airport to Big Pine Key, FL
7h 39m$346–660Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Key West International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane MCO - EYW
7h 6m$217–814Bus, shuttle to Tampa, fly to Key West International Airport
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Brownwood Hotel & Spa to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane TPA - EYW
9h 10m$214–583Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Miami International Airport, shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MCO - MIA
- Take a shuttle bus from Miami, FL - International Airport to Big Pine Key, FL
9h 40m$772–1,354Bus, Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Key West International Airport
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakelandbus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
- Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane PIE - EYW
11h 34m$167–411Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakelandbus
- Take the train from Lakeland to Hollywood Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus
15h 54m$122–237
Ocala to Florida Keys by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Florida Keys is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Florida Keys is to drive and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $120 - $370.
The distance between Ocala and Florida Keys is 391 miles. The road distance is 427.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Florida Keys without a car is to bus and train via Meadow Woods which takes 12h 33m and costs $160 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Ocala to Florida Keys, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Florida Keys is 428 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Ocala to Florida Keys.
There are 936+ hotels available in Florida Keys.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Florida Keys, FL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ocala to Florida Keys. However, you can drive to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB airport, fly to Key West International Airport (EYW), walk to Key West Airport, take the shuttle to Key West, FL, walk to Whitehead & Eaton, take the bus to Sugarloaf Key - Lower - Opposite Sugarloaf Lodge, then walk to Florida Keys. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ocala to Florida Keys via Ocala, FL, Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL, Orlando, Miami, Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30, and Sugarloaf Key - Lower - Sugarloaf Lodge in around 12h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Orlando to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Orlando Sanford to Key West International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Key West International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Saturday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Orlando to Key West International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–650
Flights from Tampa to Key West International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- guestservices@gobrightline.com
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from Orlando to Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–170
- Book at
- Brightline
- Smart
- $40–90
- Premium
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland to Hollywood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Ocala, FL to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Key
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Key
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 352-237-9900
Shuttle from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- Shuttleliner of Ocala
Shuttle from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- Shuttleliner of Ocala
Shuttle from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- Shuttleliner of Ocala
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (305) 289-9997
- groups@keysshuttle.com
- Website
- Keys Shuttle
Shuttle from Miami, FL - International Airport to Summerland Key - Mote Marine Lab
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–180
- Website
- Keys Shuttle
Shuttle from Miami, FL - International Airport to Big Pine Key, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–180
- Website
- Keys Shuttle
Shuttle from Miami, FL - International Airport to Big Pine Key, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–180
- Website
- Keys Shuttle
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Wildwood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 352 539 9664
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Brownwood Hotel & Spa to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- online discount
- $45–65
- call in
- $55–70
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Signature Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-207-2008
- Website
- signatureshuttle.net
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