There are 3 ways to get from Ocala to Tampa Bay area by bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ocala to Plant Citybus Houston
1h 52m$129–167Drive 94.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ocala to Tampa Bay areacar 94.3 mi
1h 34m$18–25Bus via Wildwood
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Wildwood to Plant Citybus Houston
3h 37m$121–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Tampa Bay area is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Tampa Bay area is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Tampa Bay area. However, there are services departing from Ocala and arriving at Plant City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Ocala and Tampa Bay area is 109 miles. The road distance is 94.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Tampa Bay area without a car is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Ocala to Tampa Bay area, including transfers.
Ocala to Tampa Bay area bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Ocala station.
Ocala to Tampa Bay area bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Plant City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Tampa Bay area is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Ocala to Tampa Bay area.
There are 1070+ hotels available in Tampa Bay area.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Tampa Bay area, FL, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from Ocala to Plant City once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Ocala to Plant City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Wildwood to Plant City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Wildwood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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