What is the cheapest way to get from Ocala to Jekyll Island?

The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Jekyll Island is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ocala to Jekyll Island?

The fastest way to get from Ocala to Jekyll Island is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Ocala and Jekyll Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Jekyll Island. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Brunswick via Amtrak Station and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Ocala to Jekyll Island?

The distance between Ocala and Jekyll Island is 179 miles. The road distance is 168.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ocala to Jekyll Island without a car?

The best way to get from Ocala to Jekyll Island without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $80 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Ocala to Jekyll Island?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Ocala to Jekyll Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ocala to Jekyll Island bus from?

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

Where does the Ocala to Jekyll Island bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ocala to Jekyll Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Jekyll Island is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Ocala to Jekyll Island.

Where can I stay near Jekyll Island?

There are 977+ hotels available in Jekyll Island.

Ocala to Jekyll Island - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ocala to Jekyll Island by bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus, drive (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Drive from Jacksonville to Jekyll Islandcar
4h
$50–71
Drive 167.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ocala to Jekyll Islandcar 167.3 mi
3h 8m
$31–45
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane GNV - BQK
5h 22m
$264–591
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus Greyhound US0640s
6h 9m
$82–123

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

35Weekly Planes

6h 21mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Jekyll Island, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jekyll Island via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, and Brunswick in around 6h 9m.

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