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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Ocala is to bus which costs $110 - $270 and takes 22h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Ocala is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 35m and costs $240 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 41m.

How far is it from Springfield to Ocala?

The distance between Springfield and Ocala is 1021 miles. The road distance is 971.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 22h 36m and costs $110 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Springfield to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Ocala bus from?

Springfield to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where does the Springfield to Ocala bus arrive?

Springfield to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Ocala?

Ocala is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 11:34 PM in Springfield and 12:34 AM in Ocala.

Can I drive from Springfield to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Ocala is 972 miles. It takes approximately 16h 25m to drive from Springfield to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 184+ hotels available in Ocala.

Springfield to Ocala - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus

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

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

Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Orlando, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Orlando (MCO)SPI - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
5h 35m
$244–737
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Gainesville
3. Take the bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Ocala
22h 36m
$115–268
Drive 966 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Ocala966 mi
16h 25m
$177–255
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Orlando (MCO)STL - MCO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
8h 51m
$221–557
Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)PIA - SFB
3. Drive from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Ocala
7h 13m
Train to Midamerica St. Louis Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Midamerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)BLV - SFB
3. Drive from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Ocala
7h 45m
$132–495
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jacksonville (JAX)STL - JAX
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
11h 30m
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tampa (TPA)STL - TPA
3. Take the bus from Tampa Downtown to Ocala
11h 8m
$195–575
Bus via Jacksonville
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
24h 41m
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Chevron - Dublin
3. Take the bus from Dublin to Jacksonville
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
27h 21m

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Orlando (MCO) flights

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2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,015.2 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Gainesville, Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand, Ocala, and Sleep Inn in around 22h 36m.

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