There are 3 ways to get from Jacksonville to Ocala by bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Gainesville (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
3h 14m$17–25Drive 95 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Ocalacar 95 mi
2h 4m$17–24Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 4m
Jacksonville to Ocala by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Ocala is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Ocala is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Ocala Bus Stop via Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Jacksonville and Ocala is 107 miles. The road distance is 95.5 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Ocala without a car is to bus via Gainesville which takes 3h 14m and costs $17 - $26.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Jacksonville to Ocala, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Ocala is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Jacksonville to Ocala.
Book your Jacksonville to Ocala bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Bus Stop via Gainesville in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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