What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Ocala?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Ocala is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 20h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Ocala?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Ocala is to fly and drive which takes 5h 49m and costs $210 - $1,000.

How far is it from Cedar Rapids to Ocala?

The distance between Cedar Rapids and Ocala is 1051 miles. The road distance is 1194.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Rapids to Ocala without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 35h 53m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Ocala?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Cedar Rapids to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cedar Rapids to Ocala bus from?

Cedar Rapids to Ocala bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.

Where does the Cedar Rapids to Ocala bus arrive?

Cedar Rapids to Ocala bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.

What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and Ocala?

Ocala is 1h ahead of Cedar Rapids. It is currently 10:17 AM in Cedar Rapids and 11:17 AM in Ocala.

Can I drive from Cedar Rapids to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Ocala is 1194 miles. It takes approximately 20h 34m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 167+ hotels available in Ocala.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cedar Rapids and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Ocala. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 53m.

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

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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane CID - GNV
2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
7h 38m
$332–1,082
Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane CID - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocalacar
5h 49m
$214–972
Bus
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
5. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
35h 53m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
46h 23m
Drive 1,187.3 mi
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Ocalacar 1,187.3 mi
20h 34m
$217–313
Fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane CID - DAB
2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Ocalacar
8h 58m
$284–1,322

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

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7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,044.7 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 35h 53m.

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