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How to get fromGainesville to Ocalaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Ocala by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Ocala, FLbus bus Tallahassee
    2. Take the taxi from Ocala, FL to Ocalataxi taxi
    1h 5m
    $57–81

  2. Drive 37.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Ocalacar car 37.6 mi
    42 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Ocalataxi taxi 37.6 mi
    42 min
    $120–160

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 60.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Ocala. However, you can take the bus to Ocala, FL then take the taxi to Ocala. Alternatively, you can drive from Gainesville to Ocala in around 42 min.

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