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How to get fromEast Lansing to Ocalaby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Ocala by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LAN - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    5h 32m
    $196–600

  2. Drive  1,074 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Ocalacar car 1,074 mi
    19h 25m
    $184–266

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus bus
    28h 20m
    $212–352

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    40h 7m

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DTW - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    8h 4m
    $260–802

East Lansing to Ocala by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,104.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from East Lansing to Ocala Bus Stop via Detroit Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 20m.

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