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

The cheapest way to get from Ruston to Ocala is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruston to Ocala is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 43m and costs $250 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Ruston and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruston to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Ruston and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 46m.

How far is it from Ruston to Ocala?

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

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

The best way to get from Ruston to Ocala without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 5m and costs $240 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Ruston to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruston to Ocala bus from?

Ruston to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ruston station.

Where does the Ruston to Ocala bus arrive?

Ruston to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ruston and Ocala?

Ocala is 1h ahead of Ruston. It is currently 12:00 PM in Ruston and 1:00 PM in Ocala.

Can I drive from Ruston to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Ocala is 760 miles. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Ruston to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 116+ hotels available in Ocala.

Ruston to Ocala - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ruston to Ocala by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MLU - GNV
3. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
6h 43m
$255–646
Drive 755.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ruston to Ocalacar 755.3 mi
12h 38m
$138–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jacksonbus
2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Love's Travel Stop - Loxley to Mi Ranchito Restaurant - Ocala, FLbus
19h 5m
$249–460
Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane MLU - DAB
3. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Ocalacar
7h 11m
$143–566
Bus to Shreveport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane SHV - GNV
3. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
8h 40m
$242–645
Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LAbus
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane AEX - GNV
3. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
8h 34m
$262–666
Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Orlando (MCO)plane MLU - MCO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
8h 57m
$180–506
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Albertson's to Mi Ranchito Restaurant - Ocala, FLbus
19h 47m
$200–438
Bus via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
23h 46m
Bus via Biloxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Biloxi to Wildwoodbus
4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
23h 54m

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

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Distance: 692.6 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Ruston to Ocala via Shreveport Bus Station, Baton Rouge Bus Station, Baton Rouge Albertson's, and Mi Ranchito Restaurant - Ocala, FL in around 19h 47m.

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