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 37m.

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 35m and costs $240 - $650.

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 via Jackson which takes 19h 5m and costs $190 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Ruston to Ocala, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ruston and Ocala?

Ocala is 1h ahead of Ruston. It is currently 10:48 AM in Ruston and 11:48 AM in Ocala.

Can I drive from Ruston to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Ocala is 760 miles. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Ruston to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 167+ hotels available in Ocala.

Ruston to Ocala - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, car

There are 9 ways to get from Ruston to Ocala by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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 35m
$243–628
Drive 755.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ruston to Ocalacar 755.3 mi
12h 37m
$138–200
Bus, train via Jackson
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jacksonbus
2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
4. Take the bus from Gulfport to Ocalabus
19h 5m
$199–352
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
$141–608
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 5m
$232–632
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 49m
$254–658
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 14m
$168–478
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
20h 3m
$168–370
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ruston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
3. Take the bus from Gulfport to Wildwoodbus
4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
22h 47m
$183–294

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

48Weekly Planes

6h 25mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 692.6 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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, Florida @ 12th - E, Cortana Pl Walmart Transfer Center, College @ Bennington - S, Baton Rouge Albertson's, and Mi Ranchito Restaurant - Ocala, FL in around 20h 3m.

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