There are 4 ways to get from Ocala to Saint Simons Island by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), 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.
Bus via Gainesville
best- Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus
5h 58m$65–96Drive 170 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ocala to Saint Simons Islandcar 170 mi
3h 13m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus FlixBus N2472
6h 10mBus #2
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus Greyhound US0640s
6h 13m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Saint Simons Island is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Saint Simons Island is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Saint Simons Island. However, there are services departing from Ocala Bus Stop and arriving at Brunswick via Gainesville and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Ocala and Saint Simons Island is 184 miles. The road distance is 171 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Saint Simons Island without a car is to bus via Gainesville which takes 5h 58m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Ocala to Saint Simons Island, including transfers.
Ocala to Saint Simons Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ocala Bus Stop station.
Ocala to Saint Simons Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Saint Simons Island is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Ocala to Saint Simons Island.
There are 1006+ hotels available in Saint Simons Island.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Saint Simons Island, GA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Saint Simons Island via Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Brunswick in around 5h 58m.
- 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
Bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once 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
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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