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

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Ocala is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 16h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Ocala is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $250 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 4m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Ocala?

The distance between Lafayette and Ocala is 844 miles. The road distance is 919.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lafayette to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 25h 4m and costs $170 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Lafayette to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Ocala bus from?

Lafayette to Ocala bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Where does the Lafayette to Ocala bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lafayette to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Ocala is 919 miles. It takes approximately 16h 23m to drive from Lafayette to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 194+ hotels available in Ocala.

Lafayette to Ocala - 5 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette to Ocala by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Shuttle, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane IND - GNV
3. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
7h 33m
$250–703
Drive 914.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lafayette to Ocalacar 914.1 mi
16h 23m
$167–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station 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
25h 4m
$178–299
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
41h 52m
$549–1,194
Shuttle, fly to Orlando
1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Orlando (MCO)plane IND - MCO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
7h 10m
$255–603

Lafayette to Ocala by bus

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25h 4mAverage Duration

$178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.3 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 25h 4m.

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