What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Ocala?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Ocala is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Ocala?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Ocala is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 57m and costs $250 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Ocala. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 36m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Ocala?

The distance between St. Louis and Ocala is 838 miles. The road distance is 918.8 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Ocala without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 19h 20m and costs $150 - $460.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Ocala?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from St. Louis to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Ocala bus from?

St. Louis to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Where does the St. Louis to Ocala bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between St. Louis and Ocala?

Ocala is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 11:49 AM in St. Louis and 12:49 PM in Ocala.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Ocala is 919 miles. It takes approximately 15h 2m to drive from St. Louis to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 178+ hotels available in Ocala.

St. Louis to Ocala - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Ocala by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (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 to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane STL - GNV
2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
5h 57m
$252–782
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Gainesvillebus
3. Take the bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Ocalabus
19h 20m
$152–452
Drive 913.5 mi
1. Drive from St. Louis to Ocalacar 913.5 mi
15h 2m
$167–241
Fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Orlando (MCO)plane STL - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
6h 17m
$282–452
Bus via Jacksonville
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station 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
22h 36m
Bus via Clarksville Park & Ride
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Wildwoodbus
5. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
26h 1m

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

54Weekly Planes

5h 35mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 832.7 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Ocala via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Gainesville, Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand, and Ocala in around 19h 20m.

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