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

The cheapest way to get from Knoxville to Ocala is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Knoxville to Ocala is to fly and drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $140 - $550.

How far is it from Knoxville to Ocala?

The distance between Knoxville and Ocala is 491 miles. The road distance is 564.3 miles.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Knoxville to Ocala, including transfers.

Can I drive from Knoxville to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Knoxville to Ocala is 564 miles. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Knoxville to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 207+ hotels available in Ocala.

Knoxville to Ocala - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Knoxville to Ocala by plane, taxi, car, shuttle, bus, or train

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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane TYS - GNV
2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
4h 22m
$267–677
Drive 561 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Knoxville to Ocalacar 561 mi
9h 32m
$103–148
Drive, shuttle, bus
1. Drive from Knoxville to Hot Springscar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Hot Springs to Black Bear Resortshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Booneshuttle
4. Take the bus from Boone to Charlottebus
5. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
6. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
22h 5m
$333–408
Drive, shuttle, taxi, bus, train
1. Drive from Knoxville to Hot Springscar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Hot Springs to Black Bear Resortshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Black Bear Resort to Boonetaxi
4. Take the bus from Boone to Forsyth Hospitalbus
5. Take the train from High Point to Carytrain
6. Take the train from Cary to Jacksonvilletrain
7. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
26h 12m
$464–772
Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane TYS - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocalacar
3h 34m
$145–537
Fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Orlando (MCO)plane TYS - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
4h 28m
$212–637

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 488.4 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Knoxville to Ocala. However, you can take the taxi to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), then take the taxi to Ocala. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Hot Springs, Black Bear Resort, Boone, Boone, Charlotte Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 22h 5m.

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