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How to get fromCharleston Amtrak Station to Ocalaby train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston Amtrak Station to Ocala by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 8m
    $114–213

  2. Drive 333.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston Amtrak Station to Ocalacar car 333.3 mi
    6h
    $61–88

  3. Fly Charleston International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CHS - GNV
    2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $207–542

  4. Fly Charleston International Airport to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CHS - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    5h 57m
    $137–322

  5. Fly Charleston International Airport to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane plane CHS - DAB
    2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Ocalacar car
    6h 59m
    $105–522

  6. Bus to Myrtle Beach, fly to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MYR - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    7h 31m
    $186–432

Charleston Amtrak Station to Ocala by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Charleston Amtrak Station, SC, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston Amtrak Station to Ocala. However, you can take the train to Jacksonville, walk to Jacksonville, then take the bus to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can drive from Charleston Amtrak Station to Ocala in around 6h.

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