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

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There are 5 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 Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Ocala Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 25m
    $149–202

  2. Drive  316.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Walton Beach to Ocalacar car 316.7 mi
    6h 21m
    $56–81

  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 34m
    $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
    $316–691

  5. 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
    $256–381

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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 Tallahassee, walk to N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, take the bus to C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 22, then take the bus to Ocala Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Walton Beach to Ocala in around 6h 21m.

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