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

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Ocala is to drive which costs $410 - $600 and takes 40h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Ocala is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 41m and costs $310 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and Wildwood Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Ocala?

The distance between Bakersfield and Ocala is 2227 miles. The road distance is 2453.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Ocala without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 8h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Bakersfield to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Ocala bus from?

Bakersfield to Ocala bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.

Where does the Bakersfield to Ocala bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Ocala bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Ocala?

Ocala is 3h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 4:26 PM in Bakersfield and 7:26 PM in Ocala.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Ocala is 2454 miles. It takes approximately 40h 20m to drive from Bakersfield to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 204+ hotels available in Ocala.

Bakersfield to Ocala - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Ocala by plane, taxi, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane BFL - GNV
2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
8h 41m
$314–908
Fly to Tampa, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Tampa (TPA)plane BFL - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus
12h 9m
$241–870
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain
3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ocalabus
2d 8h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus
5. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2d 9h
Drive 2,439.3 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Ocalacar 2,439.3 mi
40h 20m
$417–603
Fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Orlando (MCO)plane BFL - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
9h 18m
$264–848

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

9Weekly Planes

8h 42mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,213.8 mi
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Wildwood, and Wildwood Amtrak Station in around 2d 9h.

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