What is the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Ocala?

The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Ocala is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Ocala?

The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Ocala is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 31m and costs $250 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Ocala, FL via Atlanta Bus Station, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station and University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.

How far is it from Indianapolis to Ocala?

The distance between Indianapolis and Ocala is 791 miles. The road distance is 855.8 miles.

How do I travel from Indianapolis to Ocala without a car?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 20h 9m and costs $190 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Ocala?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Indianapolis to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Ocala bus from?

Indianapolis to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.

Where does the Indianapolis to Ocala bus arrive?

Indianapolis to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Ocala is 856 miles. It takes approximately 15h 19m to drive from Indianapolis to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 182+ hotels available in Ocala.

Indianapolis to Ocala - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Ocala by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane IND - GNV
2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
6h 54m
$237–672
Drive 850.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Ocalacar 850.9 mi
15h 19m
$156–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
3. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Ocala, FLbus
20h 9m
$195–311
Fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Orlando (MCO)plane IND - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
6h 31m
$252–462
Bus via Jacksonville
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
23h 11m
$178–320
Bus via Jacksonville #2
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
23h 31m
$175–333

Indianapolis to Ocala by bus

7Weekly Buses

23h 11mAverage Duration

$178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 786.8 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Ocala via Atlanta Bus Station, Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, UF Health Archer Road, University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr, and Ocala, FL in around 20h 9m.

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