There are 10 ways to get from Ocala to Plantation by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle
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Bus, train via Meadow Woods
best- Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Orlandobus FlixBus 2415
- Take the train from Orlando to Fort Lauderdaletrain Blfm
6h 38m$80–204Bus via Orlando
cheapest- Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus FlixBus 2411 / ...
6h 45m$44–83Drive 277.3 mi
- Drive from Ocala to Plantationcar 277.3 mi
4h 32m$48–69Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane GNV - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
4h$195–475Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0630
8h 34m$55–81Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
8h 49mShuttle to Orlando, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MCO - FLL
5h 33m$383–928Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Miami International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MCO - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
6h 1m$676–1,179Bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
7h 47m$131–329Bus to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane TPA - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
8h 15m$584–1,150
Ocala to Plantation by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Plantation is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Plantation is to taxi and fly and train which takes 4h and costs $190 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Plantation. However, there are services departing from Ocala Bus Stop and arriving at Broward Boulevard/Fig Tree Lane via Orlando Bus Station and Broward County Detention Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Ocala and Plantation is 307 miles. The road distance is 278.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Plantation without a car is to bus and train via Meadow Woods which takes 6h 38m and costs $80 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Ocala to Plantation, including transfers.
Ocala to Plantation bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ocala Bus Stop station.
Ocala to Plantation bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Plantation is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Ocala to Plantation.
There are 4262+ hotels available in Plantation.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Plantation, Broward County, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Broward Boulevard/Fig Tree Lane via Orlando Bus Station and Broward County Detention Center in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Orlando to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Tampa to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Orlando to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Book at
- Brightline
- Smart
- $40–80
- Premium
- $100–150
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
Train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
Train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Signature Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-207-2008
- Website
- signatureshuttle.net
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