There are 4 ways to get from Ocala to Dayton by taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Dayton (DAY)plane GNV - DAY
6h 33m$351–1,278Drive 853.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ocala to Daytoncar 853.2 mi
14h 44m$156–225Bus
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
24h 32m$180–337Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
39h 2m$492–999
Ocala to Dayton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Dayton is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Dayton is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $350 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 32m.
The distance between Ocala and Dayton is 780 miles. The road distance is 858.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 24h 32m and costs $180 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Ocala to Dayton, including transfers.
Ocala to Dayton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Ocala to Dayton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Dayton is 858 miles. It takes approximately 14h 44m to drive from Ocala to Dayton.
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What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 24h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jacksonville to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Signature Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-207-2008
- Website
- signatureshuttle.net
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