There are 3 ways to get from Ocala to Okeechobee by bus, train, shuttle, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Lakeland to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
5h 54m$65–113Drive 174.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ocala to Okeechobeecar 174.3 mi
2h 57m$32–46Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando AirportOcala
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
9h$137–212
Ocala to Okeechobee by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Okeechobee is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Okeechobee is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Ocala and Okeechobee is 199 miles. The road distance is 175.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Okeechobee without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 54m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Ocala to Okeechobee, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Okeechobee is 175 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Ocala to Okeechobee.
There are 35+ hotels available in Okeechobee.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Okeechobee, FL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ocala to Okeechobee. However, you can take the bus to Lakeland, walk to Lakeland, then take the train to Okeechobee Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Okeechobee Amtrak Station via Orlando Airport, Orlando International Airport, Pleasant St & Neptune Rd, and Kissimmee Amtrak Station in around 9h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lakeland to Okeechobee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- https://www.shuttlelinerofocala.com
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