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How to get fromFort Walton Beach to Ocalaby taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Walton Beach to Ocala by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Fort Walton Beach to Crestviewtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crestview to Ocalabus bus Houston
    6h 7m
    $151–192

  2. Drive  316.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Walton Beach to Ocalacar car 316.7 mi
    6h 21m
    $58–84

  3. Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane VPS - GNV
    2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $226–580

  4. Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Walton Beach to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane PNS - GNV
    3. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi taxi
    5h 32m
    $306–651

  5. Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane plane VPS - DAB
    2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Ocalacar car
    5h 12m
    $104–430

  6. Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Walton Beach to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane PNS - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    5h 6m
    $256–421

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Fort Walton Beach to Ocala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 358.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Walton Beach to Ocala. However, you can take the taxi to Crestview, take the bus to Ocala, then take the taxi to Ocala. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Walton Beach to Ocala in around 6h 21m.

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