There are 6 ways to get from Meridian to Ocala by car, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best- Drive from Meridian to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car
- Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane GTR - GNV
- Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
8h 6m$216–573Drive 511 mi
cheapest- Drive from Meridian to Ocalacar 511 mi
10h 11m$94–135Bus via Gainesville
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stopbus
14h 25m$109–168Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle
- Drive from Meridian to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Orlando (MCO)plane BHM - MCO
- Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
6h 34m$163–500Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jacksonbus
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane JAN - GNV
- Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
7h 11m$262–645Bus
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
14h 40m$108–169
Meridian to Ocala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Meridian to Ocala is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Meridian to Ocala is to drive and fly and shuttle which takes 6h 34m and costs $160 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Meridian to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Meridian Bus Stop and arriving at Ocala Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station and Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Meridian and Ocala is 586 miles. The road distance is 513.9 miles.
The best way to get from Meridian to Ocala without a car is to bus via Gainesville which takes 14h 25m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Meridian to Ocala, including transfers.
Meridian to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Meridian Bus Stop station.
Meridian to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Ocala is 1h ahead of Meridian. It is currently 8:15 AM in Meridian and 9:15 AM in Ocala.
Yes, the driving distance between Meridian to Ocala is 514 miles. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Meridian to Ocala.
What companies run services between Meridian, MS, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Ocala Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station and Gainesville in around 14h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Orlando via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Orlando via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Gainesville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Cabs 24HR
- Phone
- +1 855-374-8484
- Website
- cab24hr.com
Gainesville Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 352-371-1515
- Website
- gainesvillemarooncab.com
Cabs 24HR
- Phone
- +1 855-374-8484
- Website
- cab24hr.com
Gainesville Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 352-371-1515
- Website
- gainesvillemarooncab.com
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