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

The cheapest way to get from Sumter to Ocala is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumter to Ocala is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Sumter and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Sumter to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Sumter and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Florence Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Sumter to Ocala?

The distance between Sumter and Ocala is 457 miles. The road distance is 371 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sumter to Ocala without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 11h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Sumter to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sumter to Ocala bus from?

Sumter to Ocala bus services, operated by Southeastern Stages, depart from Sumter station.

Where does the Sumter to Ocala bus arrive?

Sumter to Ocala bus services, operated by Southeastern Stages, arrive at Florence station.

Can I drive from Sumter to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Sumter to Ocala is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Sumter to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 179+ hotels available in Ocala.

Sumter to Ocala - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Sumter to Ocala by taxi, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or shuttle

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

Taxi, train, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Sumter to Camden Station
2. Take the train from Camden Station to Jacksonville
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
11h 9m
Drive 368.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sumter to Ocala368.8 mi
6h 26m
$68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Florence
2. Take the bus from Florence Bus Station to Jacksonville
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
11h 51m
Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Charlotte Bus Station
2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)CLT - DAB
3. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Ocala
8h 32m
$118–504
Bus via Savannah
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Columbia
2. Take the bus from Columbia to Savannah Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Jacksonville
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
12h 10m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Florence
2. Take the bus from Florence Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
3. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
15h 23m
Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Charlotte Bus Station
2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Orlando (MCO)CLT - MCO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
10h 5m
$155–364
Bus to Columbia, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter East
2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)CAE - SFB
3. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocala
7h
$92–504

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) flights

33Weekly Planes

2h 19mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 454.1 mi
Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Sumter, SC, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Sumter to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Florence, Florence Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 11h 51m.

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