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How to get fromOcala to Southern Pinesby bus, train, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ocala to Southern Pines by bus, train, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Southern Pines Stationtrain train Floridian
    12h 21m
    $167–331

  2. Drive 480.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ocala to Southern Pinescar car 480.3 mi
    8h 37m
    $88–127

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fayetteville Bus Station to Southern Pinestaxi taxi
    12h 32m
    $198–294

  4. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MCO - RDU
    3. Take the train from Cary to Southern Pines Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $160–406

  5. Bus, shuttle to Tampa, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Brownwood Hotel & Spa to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane TPA - RDU
    4. Take the train from Cary to Southern Pines Stationtrain train
    10h 36m
    $177–555

  6. Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GNV - CLT
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Cary to Southern Pines Stationtrain train
    10h
    $302–812

  7. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Concord, train

    1. Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Concord (USA)plane plane SFB - USA
    3. Take the train from Kannapolis to Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Cary to Southern Pines Stationtrain train
    9h 24m
    $183–550

Ocala to Southern Pines by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 21m

What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Southern Pines, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ocala to Southern Pines. However, you can take the bus to Jacksonville, walk to Jacksonville, then take the train to Southern Pines Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jacksonville, walk to Amtrak Station, take the line 4 bus to JRTC Bay H, walk to Jacksonville, take the bus to Fayetteville Bus Station, then take the taxi to Southern Pines.

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