What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Ocala?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Ocala is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Ocala?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Ocala is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 41m and costs $280 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Sumter Bus Stop, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Columbia to Ocala?

The distance between Columbia and Ocala is 354 miles. The road distance is 384.8 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Ocala without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Ocala without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 37m and costs $120 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Ocala?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Columbia to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Ocala bus from?

Columbia to Ocala bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.

Where does the Columbia to Ocala bus arrive?

Columbia to Ocala bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Ocala is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Columbia to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 199+ hotels available in Ocala.

Columbia to Ocala - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Ocala by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane CAE - GNV
2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
5h 41m
$282–982
Drive 382.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Ocalacar 382.5 mi
6h 35m
$70–101
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 37m
$127–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 20m
$82–154

Columbia to Ocala by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

9h 37mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.4 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 13h 20m.

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