There are 9 ways to get from Ocala to Kentucky by car, plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Covington
best- Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Covington (CVG)plane SFB - CVG
4h 43m$136–722Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Blue Grass Airport
cheapest- Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane SFB - LEX
6h 2m$86–412Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesvilletaxi
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
16h 56m$231–334Drive 737.3 mi
- Drive from Ocala to Louisvillecar 737.3 mi
13h 27m$135–195Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Covington
- Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Covington (CVG)plane MCO - CVG
6h 7m$202–1,672Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MCO - SDF
6h 29m$461–873Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Tri-State Airport
- Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane SFB - HTS
3h 59m$113–445Bus, shuttle to Tampa, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Brownwood Hotel & Spa to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane TPA - SDF
8h 25m$184–798Bus
- 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 Louisville Bus Stationbus
21h 24m$140–243
Ocala to Kentucky by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Kentucky is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Kentucky is to drive and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Kentucky station. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Louisville Bus Station via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.
The distance between Ocala and Kentucky is 830 miles. The road distance is 741.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Kentucky without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 16h 56m and costs $230 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Ocala to Kentucky, including transfers.
Ocala to Kentucky bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Ocala to Kentucky bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Kentucky is 742 miles. It takes approximately 13h 27m to drive from Ocala to Kentucky.
There are 622+ hotels available in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Kentucky, USA?
You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Station via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Orlando to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Orlando to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Orlando to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Tampa to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Tampa to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Signature Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-207-2008
- Website
- signatureshuttle.net
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