What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Ocala?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Ocala is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 22h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Ocala?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Ocala is to fly and drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $180 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 1m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Ocala?

The distance between Des Moines and Ocala is 1091 miles. The road distance is 1238.5 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Ocala without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 33h 1m and costs $240 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Ocala?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Des Moines to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Ocala bus from?

Des Moines to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Ocala bus arrive?

Des Moines to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Ocala?

Ocala is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 2:13 AM in Des Moines and 3:13 AM in Ocala.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Ocala is 1239 miles. It takes approximately 22h 6m to drive from Des Moines to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 199+ hotels available in Ocala.

Des Moines to Ocala - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Ocala by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane DSM - GNV
2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
5h 25m
$298–901
Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane DSM - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocalacar
4h 45m
$181–791
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
33h 1m
$247–471
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
46h 46m
$588–1,253
Drive 1,231.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Ocalacar 1,231.3 mi
22h 6m
$225–325
Fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane DSM - DAB
2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Ocalacar
6h 50m
$241–1,041
Fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando (MCO)plane DSM - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
7h 32m
$238–791

Des Moines to Ocala by bus

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33h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,084.8 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 33h 1m.

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