There are 3 ways to get from Avon Park to Ocala by train, bus, car, 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.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sebring Station to Lakelandtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 51m$97–143Drive 127.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Avon Park to Ocalacar 127.8 mi
2h 25m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Avon Park to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0740s
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 40m$30–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avon Park to Ocala is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Avon Park to Ocala is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Avon Park to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Avon Park and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Winter Haven Terminal and Lakeland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Avon Park and Ocala is 166 miles. The road distance is 128.6 miles.
The best way to get from Avon Park to Ocala without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Avon Park to Ocala, including transfers.
Avon Park to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Avon Park station.
Avon Park to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winter Haven Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avon Park to Ocala is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Avon Park to Ocala.
There are 203+ hotels available in Ocala.
What companies run services between Avon Park, Highlands County, FL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Avon Park to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Winter Haven Terminal and Lakeland in around 6h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sebring Station to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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