There are 3 ways to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Ocala by bus (Amtrak), rideshare, 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.
Line 1 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Jia to JRTC Bay Jbus 1
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 41m$38–56Drive 108.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Ocalacar 108.3 mi
2h 5m$20–29Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Ocala108.3 mi
2h 5m
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Ocala by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Ocala is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Ocala is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Jia and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Ocala is 133 miles. The road distance is 108.9 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Ocala without a car is to line 1 bus and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Ocala, including transfers.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Ocala bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, depart from Jia station.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Ocala bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, arrive at JRTC Bay J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Ocala is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Ocala.
There are 163+ hotels available in Ocala.
What companies run services between Jacksonville Airport (JAX), USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jia to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- +1 904-630-3100
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
Bus from Jia to JRTC Bay J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Ocala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Ocala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







