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How to get fromOcala to Iowa Cityby taxi, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ocala to Iowa City by taxi, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GNV - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 10m

  2. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SFB - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 53m
    $114–496

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    33h 29m
    $216–369

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    44h 16m
    $440–991

  5. Drive  1,173.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ocala to Iowa Citycar car 1,173.5 mi
    19h 44m
    $215–310

  6. Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GNV - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 47m
    $244–642

  7. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SFB - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 47m

Ocala to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,073.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Iowa City via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 33h 29m.

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