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 39m.

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 7h 40m and costs $250 - $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 49m.

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 and train which takes 20h 55m and costs $250 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 4:33 AM in Ocala and 3:33 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 39m to drive from Ocala to Ruston.

Where can I stay near Ruston?

There are 14+ hotels available in Ruston.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Ocala to Ruston by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), 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-Airport-GNVtaxi
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane GNV - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
7h 40m
$251–613
Drive 755.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ocala to Rustoncar 755.3 mi
12h 39m
$138–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mi Ranchito Restaurant - Ocala, FL to Love's Travel Stop - Loxleybus
2. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain
4. Take the bus from Jackson to Rustonbus
20h 55m
$252–536
Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Shreveport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Shreveport (SHV)plane GNV - SHV
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
8h 14m
$239–627
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Monroe Regional Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane MCO - MLU
3. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
9h 5m
$167–467
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mi Ranchito Restaurant - Ocala, FL to Baton Rouge Albertson'sbus
2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
21h 19m
$160–344
Bus via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Rustonbus
23h 49m
$167–335

Ocala to Ruston by bus

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23h 49mAverage Duration

$167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 693.2 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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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