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

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Ocala is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Ocala is to fly and drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $110 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Kentucky and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Ocala via Nashville Bus Station, C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 16 and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.

How far is it from Kentucky to Ocala?

The distance between Kentucky and Ocala is 822 miles. The road distance is 742.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kentucky to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 18h 12m and costs $170 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Kentucky to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kentucky to Ocala bus from?

Kentucky to Ocala bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Where does the Kentucky to Ocala bus arrive?

Kentucky to Ocala bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.

Can I drive from Kentucky to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Ocala is 742 miles. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Kentucky to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 182+ hotels available in Ocala.

Kentucky to Ocala - 8 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to Ocala by plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly Louisville International Airport to Orlando, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Orlando (MCO)plane SDF - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
6h 9m
$322–873
Fly Tri-State Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane HTS - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocalacar
3h 54m
$110–432
Bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Ocalabus
18h 12m
$179–281
Drive 738.2 mi
1. Drive from Louisville to Ocalacar 738.2 mi
13h 26m
$135–195
Fly Covington to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Orlando (MCO)plane CVG - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
6h 12m
$166–572
Fly Blue Grass Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane LEX - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocalacar
3h 54m
$144–607
Fly Covington to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane CVG - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocalacar
5h 23m
$114–572
Bus via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
20h 36m
$159–299

Kentucky to Ocala by bus

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20h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 817.7 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Ocala via Nashville Bus Station, C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 16, N Monroe Street and John Knox Road, Tallahassee, and Ocala in around 18h 12m.

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