There are 4 ways to get from Dayton to Ocala by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane DAY - GNV
- Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
7h 41m$262–832Drive 853.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dayton to Ocalacar 853.4 mi
14h 41m$156–225Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
25h 10m$163–315Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Jacksonvilletrain
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
39h 26m$443–947
Dayton to Ocala by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Ocala is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Ocala is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 41m and costs $260 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 10m.
The distance between Dayton and Ocala is 780 miles. The road distance is 858.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 25h 10m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Dayton to Ocala, including transfers.
Dayton to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Ocala is 858 miles. It takes approximately 14h 41m to drive from Dayton to Ocala.
There are 164+ hotels available in Ocala.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 25h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dayton to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dayton to Gainesville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Cabs 24HR
- Phone
- +1 855-374-8484
- Website
- cab24hr.com
Gainesville Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 352-371-1515
- Website
- gainesvillemarooncab.com
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