There are 7 ways to get from Ocala to Roanoke by taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane GNV - ROA
5h 59m$218–531Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly
cheapest- Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane SFB - ROA
4h 39m$83–385Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
21h 16m$262–532Bus
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
22h 5m$158–260Drive 636.8 mi
- Drive from Ocala to Roanokecar 636.8 mi
11h 37m$117–168Bus via Camden
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
22h 34m$143–260Bus, train via Arlington (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain
23h 13m$347–692
Ocala to Roanoke by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Roanoke is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Roanoke is to drive and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Richmond and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.
The distance between Ocala and Roanoke is 596 miles. The road distance is 640.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Roanoke without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 16m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Ocala to Roanoke, including transfers.
Ocala to Roanoke bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Ocala to Roanoke bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Roanoke is 641 miles. It takes approximately 11h 37m to drive from Ocala to Roanoke.
Book your Ocala to Roanoke bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Richmond, Richmond, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 22h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Miami, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Orlando Sanford to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jacksonville to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Jacksonville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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 Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jacksonville to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Signature Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-207-2008
- Website
- signatureshuttle.net
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