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

The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Bristol is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ocala to Bristol is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $270 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Ocala and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Charlotte Bus Station and Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

How far is it from Ocala to Bristol?

The distance between Ocala and Bristol is 530 miles. The road distance is 620 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ocala to Bristol without a car is to bus which takes 17h 49m and costs $150 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Ocala to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ocala to Bristol bus from?

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

Where does the Ocala to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ocala to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Bristol is 620 miles. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Ocala to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 69+ hotels available in Bristol.

Ocala to Bristol - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ocala to Bristol by taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane GNV - TRI
4h 44m
$274–696
Drive 616.4 mi
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1. Drive from Ocala to Bristolcar 616.4 mi
10h 47m
$113–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wythevillebus
4. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus
17h 49m
$159–281
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Carytrain
3. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
4. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
5. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Wythevillebus
6. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus
22h 6m
$272–531
Shuttle to Orlando, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane MCO - TRI
5h 18m
$195–570
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to ASU Peacock Hall Boonebus
5. Drive from ASU Peacock Hall Boone to Bristolcar
21h 24m
$254–435

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

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Distance: 526.9 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Bristol via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Charlotte Bus Station, Wytheville, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, and Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot in around 17h 49m.

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