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

The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Ocala is to bus via Gainesville which costs $95 - $160 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nashville to Ocala is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 35m and costs $210 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Ocala Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station and Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Nashville to Ocala?

The distance between Nashville and Ocala is 568 miles. The road distance is 612.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nashville to Ocala without a car is to bus via Gainesville which takes 12h 25m and costs $95 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Nashville to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nashville to Ocala bus from?

Nashville to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Where does the Nashville to Ocala bus arrive?

Nashville to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Nashville and Ocala?

Ocala is 1h ahead of Nashville. It is currently 6:08 AM in Nashville and 7:08 AM in Ocala.

Can I drive from Nashville to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Ocala is 612 miles. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Nashville to Ocala.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nashville to Ocala?

Book your Nashville to Ocala bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 204+ hotels available in Ocala.

Nashville to Ocala - 7 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Nashville to Ocala by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane BNA - GNV
2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
5h 35m
$212–602
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
12h 40m
$94–177
Bus via Gainesville
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stopbus
12h 25m
$95–156
Drive 608.5 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Ocalacar 608.5 mi
10h 8m
$104–151
Fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Orlando (MCO)plane BNA - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
5h 54m
$232–722
Fly to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Tampa (TPA)plane BNA - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus
8h 28m
$119–544
Bus #2 (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0115
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Ocala Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0799
13h 10m
$119–180

Nashville to Ocala by bus

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12h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 564.7 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station and Gainesville in around 12h 25m.

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