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How to get fromNorfolk to Ocalaby plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane ORF - GNV
    2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi taxi
    5h 2m
    $240–610

  2. Drive 693.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Norfolk to Ocalacar car 693.2 mi
    12h 12m
    $127–183

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 5m
    $263–510

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 50m
    $147–245

  5. Fly to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORF - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    4h 46m
    $195–650

  6. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ORF - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 8m
    $232–571

  7. Bus via Sumter

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    23h 9m
    $142–270

Norfolk to Ocala by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Dntc to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 20h 50m.

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