There are 8 ways to get from Ocala to Key West by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (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.
Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane GNV - EYW
4h 44m$205–469Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly
cheapest- Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane SFB - EYW
3h 2m$60–293Bus, train via Meadow Woods
- Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Orlandobus
- Take the train from Orlando to Miamitrain
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus
- Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus Lks
14h 9m$105–263Drive 440.7 mi
- Drive from Ocala to Key Westcar 440.7 mi
8h 48m$81–117Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to Miami Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Miami, FL - International Airport to Key West, FL
13h 55m$299–356Shuttle to Orlando, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane MCO - EYW
4h 28m$146–553Bus
- Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Orlandobus
- Take the bus from Orlando to Miami Airport Stationbus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus
- Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus Lks
14h 10m$72–114Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakelandbus
- Take the train from Lakeland to Hollywood Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus
- Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus Lks
16h 41m
Ocala to Key West by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Key West is to bus which costs $70 - $120 and takes 14h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Key West is to drive and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $55 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Key West. However, there are services departing from Ocala Bus Stop and arriving at N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Orlando, Miami Airport Station and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
The distance between Ocala and Key West is 402 miles. The road distance is 443.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Key West without a car is to bus and train via Meadow Woods which takes 14h 9m and costs $100 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Ocala to Key West, including transfers.
Ocala to Key West bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ocala Bus Stop station.
Ocala to Key West bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Key West is 443 miles. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Ocala to Key West.
There are 964+ hotels available in Key West.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Key West, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Ocala Bus Stop to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Orlando, Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 in around 14h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Key West International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Key West International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Orlando to Key West International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Key West International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Orlando Sanford to Key West International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Orlando to Key West International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from Orlando to Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–170
- Book at
- Brightline
- Smart
- $40–90
- Premium
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland to Hollywood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Key
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Key
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Key
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 305-809-3700
- Website
- cityofkeywest-fl.gov
Bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Key West Transit
Bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Key West Transit
Bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Key West Transit
- Phone
- +1 352-237-9900
Shuttle from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- Shuttleliner of Ocala
Shuttle from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- Shuttleliner of Ocala
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to Miami Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 (305) 289-9997
- [email protected]
- Website
- Keys Shuttle
Shuttle from Miami, FL - International Airport to Key West, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–200
- Website
- Keys Shuttle
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Signature Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-207-2008
- Website
- signatureshuttle.net
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