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

The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Ruston is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ocala to Ruston is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $260 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Ocala and Ruston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Ruston. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Ruston via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 44m.

How far is it from Ocala to Ruston?

The distance between Ocala and Ruston is 697 miles. The road distance is 759.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ocala to Ruston without a car is to bus which takes 21h 19m and costs $190 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Ocala to Ruston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ocala to Ruston bus from?

Ocala to Ruston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ocala to Ruston bus arrive?

Ocala to Ruston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

What is the time difference between Ocala and Ruston?

Ruston is 1h behind Ocala. It is currently 2:03 AM in Ocala and 1:03 AM in Ruston.

Can I drive from Ocala to Ruston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Ruston is 760 miles. It takes approximately 12h 32m to drive from Ocala to Ruston.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 16+ hotels available in Ruston.

Ocala to Ruston - 7 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Ocala to Ruston by taxi, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)GNV - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
6h 44m
$263–642
Drive 755.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ocala to Ruston755.3 mi
12h 32m
$138–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mi Ranchito Restaurant - Ocala, FL to Baton Rouge Albertson's
2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
21h 19m
$199–411
Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Shreveport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Shreveport (SHV)GNV - SHV
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Ruston
8h 37m
$250–641
Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Alexandria International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)GNV - AEX
3. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Ruston
9h 41m
$276–662
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)MCO - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Ruston
8h 52m
$174–476
Bus via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ruston
23h 44m

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) flights

20Weekly Planes

5h 15mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 693.2 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Ocala to Ruston via Mi Ranchito Restaurant - Ocala, FL, Baton Rouge Park & Ride, Baton Rouge Bus Station, and Shreveport Bus Station in around 21h 19m.

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