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 $200 - $300 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 45m and costs $100 - $480.

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 Bus Stop via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 52m.

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 32h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m 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 4:03 AM in Cedar Rapids and 5:03 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 204+ hotels available in Ocala.

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

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

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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 19m
$232–632
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 45m
$108–480
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 Ocala Bus Stopbus
32h 52m
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
47h 23m
Drive 1,187.3 mi
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Ocalacar 1,187.3 mi
20h 34m
$203–294
Bus via Gainesville
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 Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus
5. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Ocala Bus Stopbus
34h 29m

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

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Distance: 1,044.7 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Ocala Bus Stop via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 32h 52m.

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