What is the cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to Ocala?

The cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to Ocala is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to Ocala?

The fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to Ocala is to fly and drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Chapel Hill and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Chapel Hill to Ocala. However, there are services departing from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Durham, Charlotte Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

How far is it from Chapel Hill to Ocala?

The distance between Chapel Hill and Ocala is 537 miles. The road distance is 543.8 miles.

How do I travel from Chapel Hill to Ocala without a car?

The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Ocala without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $190 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Chapel Hill to Ocala?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Chapel Hill to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chapel Hill to Ocala bus from?

Chapel Hill to Ocala bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Durham station.

Where does the Chapel Hill to Ocala bus arrive?

Chapel Hill to Ocala bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chapel Hill to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Chapel Hill to Ocala is 544 miles. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Chapel Hill to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 176+ hotels available in Ocala.

Chapel Hill to Ocala - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Ocala by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane RDU - GNV
2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
6h 46m
$216–576
Drive 540.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Ocalacar 540.7 mi
9h 55m
$99–143
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Cary to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 35m
$190–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
17h 10m
$120–226
Fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane RDU - DAB
2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Ocalacar
5h 35m
$138–626
Fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane RDU - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
6h 35m
$140–366
Fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane RDU - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 58m
$152–716
Bus via Camden
1. Take the bus from Durham to Camdenbus Nyc
2. Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
19h 31m
$130–232

Chapel Hill to Ocala by bus and train (Amtrak)

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16h 35mAverage Duration

$190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 533.9 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Durham Station, Durham, Charlotte Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 17h 10m.

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