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

The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Altoona is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 17h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ocala to Altoona is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $270 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Ocala and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 9m.

How far is it from Ocala to Altoona?

The distance between Ocala and Altoona is 949 miles. The road distance is 922.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ocala to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 26h 9m and costs $190 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ocala to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ocala to Altoona bus from?

Ocala to Altoona bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ocala to Altoona bus arrive?

Ocala to Altoona bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from Ocala to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Altoona is 923 miles. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Ocala to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.

Ocala to Altoona - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Ocala to Altoona by car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or shuttle

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Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Hagerstown Regional Airport, drive
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1. Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR)plane SFB - HGR
3. Drive from Hagerstown-Airport-HGR to Altoonacar
6h 4m
$110–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
26h 9m
$190–318
Bus, train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
26h 19m
$402–811
Drive 917.5 mi
1. Drive from Ocala to Altoonacar 917.5 mi
17h 3m
$168–242
Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane GNV - AOO
5h 45m
$274–636
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
1. Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane SFB - MDT
3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 29m
$140–522
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MCO - PIT
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 23m
$355–1,245
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
1. Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane SFB - PIT
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 3m
$144–565
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
32h 16m
$422–876

Ocala to Altoona by bus

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26h 9mAverage Duration

$190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 943.7 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Altoona Bus Station via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 26h 9m.

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