There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Okeechobee by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gainesville to West Palm Beach Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2431
- Take the train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
7h 34m$74–120Drive 207.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gainesville to Okeechobeecar 207.9 mi
3h 31m$36–52Bus, train via Orlando
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
- Take the train from Orlando to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
8h 59m$139–218Bus, train via Buenaventura Lakes
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkwaybus Tallahassee
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
9h 36m$143–224
Gainesville to Okeechobee by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Okeechobee is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Okeechobee is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Gainesville and Okeechobee is 340 miles. The road distance is 209.2 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Okeechobee without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 34m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Gainesville to Okeechobee, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Okeechobee is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Gainesville to Okeechobee.
There are 39+ hotels available in Okeechobee.
What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Okeechobee, FL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Okeechobee. However, you can take the bus to West Palm Beach Bus Station, walk to West Palm Beach Amtrak Station, then take the train to Okeechobee Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Okeechobee Amtrak Station via Orlando Bus Station, John Young Pkwy & Amelia St, N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr, and Orlando in around 8h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Okeechobee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to West Palm Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- RedCoach
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