There are 3 ways to get from Ocala to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
7h 3m$51–76Drive 34.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ocala to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Parkcar 34.1 mi
42 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ocala to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Parktaxi 34.1 mi
42 min$110–140
Ocala to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at The Landings Apartments via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station and Beaty Towers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Ocala and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is 188 miles. The road distance is 34.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Ocala to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, including transfers.
Ocala to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Ocala to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Ocala to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.
There are 257+ hotels available in Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to The Landings Apartments via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, Beaty Towers, and The Landings Apartments in around 7h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Signature Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-207-2008
- Website
- signatureshuttle.net
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide