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How to get fromDayton to Ocalaby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane DAY - GNV
    2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi taxi
    8h 12m
    $242–782

  2. Drive 853.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dayton to Ocalacar car 853.4 mi
    14h 41m
    $156–225

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    25h 10m
    $178–340

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    39h 26m
    $490–1,002

Dayton to Ocala by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 775 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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.

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