There are 3 ways to get from Ocala to Lake City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2415 / ...
- Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0630
4h 15m$15–22Drive 79.1 mi
- Drive from Ocala to Lake Citycar 79.1 mi
1h 20m$15–21Bus via Jacksonville
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0760S
5h 39m
Ocala to Lake City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Lake City is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Lake City is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Lake City station. However, there are services departing from Ocala Bus Stop and arriving at Lake City Bus Station via Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station and Gainesville Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Ocala and Lake City is 86 miles. The road distance is 79.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Lake City without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $15 - $22.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Ocala to Lake City, including transfers.
Ocala to Lake City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ocala Bus Stop station.
Ocala to Lake City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Lake City is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Ocala to Lake City.
There are 28+ hotels available in Lake City.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Lake City, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Station via Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, and Gainesville Bus Stop in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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