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How to get fromLouisiana to Ocalaby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Louisiana to Ocala by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane MSY - GNV
    2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi taxi
    4h 47m
    $238–665

  2. Drive 564.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Ocalacar car 564.2 mi
    9h 8m
    $103–149

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train Amtrak Mardi Gras Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Ocalabus bus Houston
    10h 27m
    $126–181

  4. Fly to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MSY - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    4h 20m
    $161–541

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Louisiana to Ocala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 520.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Louisiana to Ocala. However, you can fly to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) then take the taxi to Ocala. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Ocala via Gulfport Amtrak Sta, Gulfport, and Ocala in around 10h 27m.

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