There are 3 ways to get from Ocala to Alachua by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2415 / ...
- Take the taxi from Gainesville to Alachuataxi
1h 13m$56–74Drive 52.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ocala to Alachuacar 52.4 mi
54 min$9–13Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Gainesville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0761S / ...
1h 18m$43–56
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Alachua is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Alachua is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $9 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Alachua. However, there are services departing from Ocala Bus Stop and arriving at Gainesville Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Ocala and Alachua is 54 miles. The road distance is 52.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Alachua without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 13m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Ocala to Alachua, including transfers.
Ocala to Alachua bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ocala Bus Stop station.
Ocala to Alachua bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gainesville Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Alachua is 53 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Ocala to Alachua.
There are 272+ hotels available in Alachua.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Alachua, FL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Gainesville Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Gainesville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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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