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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston 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 21m
    $146–261

  2. Drive 332.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Ocalacar car 332.9 mi
    6h 1m
    $61–88

  3. Fly 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
    5h 35m
    $207–537

  4. Fly 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 21m
    $136–325

  5. Fly 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 24m
    $108–517

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 363.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Ocala. However, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Jacksonville, walk to Jacksonville, then take the bus to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can drive from Charleston to Ocala in around 6h 1m.

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