There are 2 ways to get from Ocala to Tampa by bus (Flixbus) or car
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Ocala to Tampa by bus (Flixbus)
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The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Tampa is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Tampa is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ocala Bus Stop and arriving at Tampa Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Ocala and Tampa is 159 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $25 - $40.
The bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Station takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Ocala to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ocala Bus Stop station.
Ocala to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Tampa is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Ocala to Tampa.
Book your Ocala to Tampa bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
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