There are 3 ways to get from Ocala to Starke by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2415 / ...
- Take the taxi from Gainesville to Starketaxi
1h 22m$86–109Drive 55.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ocala to Starkecar 55.9 mi
1h 5m$11–15Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Waldo Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 45m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Starke is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Starke is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Starke station. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Waldo Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Ocala and Starke is 64 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Starke without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 22m and costs $85 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Ocala to Starke, including transfers.
Ocala to Starke bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Ocala to Starke bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Waldo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Starke is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Ocala to Starke.
There are 18+ hotels available in Starke.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Starke, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Waldo Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Waldo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Cabs 24HR
- Phone
- +1 855-374-8484
- Website
- cab24hr.com
Gainesville Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 352-371-1515
- Website
- gainesvillemarooncab.com
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