There are 10 ways to get from Miami to Ocala National Forest by plane, car, train, shuttle, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Miami International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MIA - GNV
- Drive from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocala National Forestcar
3h 35m$50–296Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Miami to Orlandotrain Blfm
- Take a shuttle bus from Brightline Orlando Station to Spanish SpringsMco
7h 17m$138–292Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to Ocala, FLbus Miami / ...
- Take the taxi from Ocala to Ocala National Foresttaxi
8h 30m$190–310Drive 293.6 mi
- Drive from Miami to Ocala National Forestcar 293.6 mi
5h 18m$54–78Fly Miami International Airport to Orlando, shuttle
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane MIA - MCO
- Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Spanish Springs
5h 11m$690–1,225Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando, shuttle
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO)plane FLL - MCO
- Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Spanish Springs
5h 57m$343–730Fly Miami International Airport to Tampa, shuttle, taxi
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
- Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depot
- Take the taxi from Lake Sumter Depot to Ocala National Foresttaxi
6h 17m$860–1,250Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa, shuttle, taxi
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
- Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depot
- Take the taxi from Lake Sumter Depot to Ocala National Foresttaxi
7h 1m$223–705Train, taxi
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Delandtrain Silver Meteor / ...
- Take the taxi from Deland to Ocala National Foresttaxi
7h 28m$194–317Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Ocala National Foresttaxi
8h 12m$171–276
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Ocala National Forest is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Ocala National Forest is to fly and drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $50 - $300.
The distance between Miami and Ocala National Forest is 357 miles. The road distance is 295.3 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Ocala National Forest without a car is to train and shuttle which takes 7h 17m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Miami to Ocala National Forest, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Ocala National Forest is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Miami to Ocala National Forest.
There are 268+ hotels available in Ocala National Forest.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Ocala National Forest, FL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Miami to Ocala National Forest. However, you can take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), then drive to Ocala National Forest. Alternatively, you can take a train from Miami to Ocala National Forest via Orlando, Brightline Orlando Station, and Spanish Springs in around 7h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from Miami to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–170
- Book at
- https://www.gobrightline.com
- Smart
- $40–90
- Premium
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Deland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 352 539 9664
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Brightline Orlando Station to Spanish Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/the-villages/?&sd_client_id=992f7c93-d719-43a2-9d9e-8c8cbbd08d74
- online discount
- $40–55
- call in
- $45–60
Shuttle from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Spanish Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/the-villages/?&sd_client_id=992f7c93-d719-43a2-9d9e-8c8cbbd08d74
- online discount
- $35–50
- call in
- $40–55
Shuttle from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Spanish Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/the-villages/?&sd_client_id=992f7c93-d719-43a2-9d9e-8c8cbbd08d74
- online discount
- $35–50
- call in
- $40–55
Shuttle from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/the-villages/?&sd_client_id=992f7c93-d719-43a2-9d9e-8c8cbbd08d74
- online discount
- $50–65
- call in
- $55–70
Shuttle from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/the-villages/?&sd_client_id=992f7c93-d719-43a2-9d9e-8c8cbbd08d74
- online discount
- $50–65
- call in
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Miami Airport to Ocala, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lakeland to Wildwood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $60–130
Signature Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-207-2008
- Website
- signatureshuttle.net
A-1 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-753-1415
A-1 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-753-1415
A-1 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-753-1415
A Better Cab
- Phone
- +1-386-337-5375
A-1 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-753-1415
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