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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Ocala is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 18h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Ocala is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 44m and costs $240 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Charlotte Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 31m.

How far is it from Detroit to Ocala?

The distance between Detroit and Ocala is 936 miles. The road distance is 1064.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 30h 31m and costs $210 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Detroit to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Ocala bus from?

Detroit to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where does the Detroit to Ocala bus arrive?

Detroit to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Ocala is 1065 miles. It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive from Detroit to Ocala.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Ocala?

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Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 198+ hotels available in Ocala.

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

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

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Fly Detroit to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane DTW - GNV
2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
6h 44m
$242–732
Fly Detroit to Jacksonville, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane DTW - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 20m
$149–613
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
30h 31m
$211–393
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Toledo to Jacksonvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
36h 28m
$471–992
Drive 1,058.7 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Ocalacar 1,058.7 mi
18h 7m
$194–280
Fly Detroit to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Orlando (MCO)plane DTW - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
7h
$282–722
Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Orlando (MCO)plane CLE - MCO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
9h 24m
$228–870

Detroit to Ocala by bus

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30h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 930.6 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Charlotte Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 30h 31m.

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