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Ocala to St. Petersburg buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ocala and St. Petersburg takes 10h 3m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Ocala to St. Petersburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 3m
Duration
184 mi
Distance
$33
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Ocala to St. Petersburg bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Ocala and St. Petersburg. The service departs Ocala at 5:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into St. Petersburg at 09:37:00. All services require a transfer at Tampa Bus Station and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Flixbus USAPinellas Suncoast Transit Authority4h 37m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Flixbus USAPinellas Suncoast Transit Authority4h 37m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAPinellas Suncoast Transit Authority26h 22m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Flixbus USAPinellas Suncoast Transit Authority4h 37m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ocala to St. Petersburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 183.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Ocala Bus Stop to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive via Tampa Bus Station and Marion Transit Parking Lot in around 5h 39m.

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