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How to get fromJacksonville to Ocala National Forestby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville to Ocala National Forest by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Delandtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Deland to Ocala National Foresttaxi taxi
    4h 13m
    $132–198

  2. Drive 93.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Ocala National Forestcar car 93.3 mi
    2h 5m
    $17–25

  3. Bus, taxi via Gainesville

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Ocala, FLbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ocala, FL to Ocala National Foresttaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    $124–173

  4. Train, taxi via State St + Jefferson St

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Delandtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Deland to Ocala National Foresttaxi taxi
    4h 14m
    $132–198

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Ocala National Foresttaxi taxi
    6h 15m
    $122–163

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 155.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Ocala National Forest, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jacksonville to Ocala National Forest. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Amtrak Station, walk to Jacksonville, take the train to Deland, then take the taxi to Ocala National Forest. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Gainesville, walk to Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, take the line 1 bus to UF Health Archer Road, walk to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr, take the bus to Ocala, FL, then take the taxi to Ocala National Forest.

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