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

The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Charleston is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ocala to Charleston is to drive which takes 6h and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Ocala and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Transit Mall via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Savannah Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Ocala to Charleston?

The distance between Ocala and Charleston is 364 miles. The road distance is 334.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ocala to Charleston without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 7m and costs $140 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Ocala to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ocala to Charleston bus from?

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

Where does the Ocala to Charleston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ocala to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Charleston is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Ocala to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 1920+ hotels available in Charleston.

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

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

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor
8h 7m
$146–260
Drive 332.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ocala to Charlestoncar 332.4 mi
6h
$61–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Savannah Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
11h 44m
$78–132
Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane GNV - CHS
6h 18m
$221–558
Shuttle to Orlando, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MCO - CHS
6h 2m
$137–332
Bus, shuttle to Tampa, fly
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Brownwood Hotel & Spa to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle
3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane TPA - CHS
8h 6m
$209–421

Ocala to Charleston by bus

3Weekly Buses

11h 44mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 362 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Transit Mall via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Savannah Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 11h 44m.

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