There are 5 ways to get from Longwood to Ocala by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Amtrak Thruway, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 59m$49–78Drive 71.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Longwood to Ocalacar 71.7 mi
1h 48m$14–19Line 11 bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from N Garland Ave & W Amelia St to Orlando International Airportbus 11 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown OcalaOrlando Airport
3h 58m$74–75Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Orlando to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 3m$49–93Train, drive
- Take the train from Longwood to DeLandtrain SunRail
- Drive from DeLand to Ocalacar
1h 56m$14–20
Longwood to Ocala by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Longwood to Ocala is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Longwood to Ocala is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Longwood to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Orlando, FL and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Lakeland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Longwood and Ocala is 167 miles. The road distance is 72.2 miles.
The best way to get from Longwood to Ocala without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Longwood to Ocala, including transfers.
Longwood to Ocala bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando, FL station.
Longwood to Ocala bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Longwood to Ocala is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Longwood to Ocala.
There are 164+ hotels available in Ocala.
What companies run services between Longwood, Seminole County, FL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a train from Longwood to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Orlando Health/Amtrak, Orlando, FL, and Lakeland in around 6h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 855-724-5411
- [email protected]
- Website
- SunRail
Train from Longwood to DeLand
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SunRail
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Orlando, FL to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 407-841-5969
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lynx
Bus from N Garland Ave & W Amelia St to Orlando International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Lynx
- Schedules at
- Lynx Routes and Schedules
- Phone
- +1 352-237-9900
Shuttle from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- Shuttleliner of Ocala
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide









