What is the cheapest way to get from Ocala to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Traverse City is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 22h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ocala to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Ocala to Traverse City is to drive and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $110 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Ocala and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 49m.

How far is it from Ocala to Traverse City?

The distance between Ocala and Traverse City is 1113 miles. The road distance is 1234.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ocala to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Ocala to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 37h 49m and costs $250 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Ocala to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Ocala to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ocala to Traverse City bus from?

Ocala to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ocala to Traverse City bus arrive?

Ocala to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from Ocala to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Traverse City is 1234 miles. It takes approximately 22h 33m to drive from Ocala to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 543+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Ocala to Traverse City - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ocala to Traverse City by taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Traverse City (TVC)plane GNV - TVC
8h 16m
$252–639
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly
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1. Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SFB - TVC
6h 50m
$117–493
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
37h 49m
$257–484
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
2d 1h
$617–1,321
Drive 1,227.1 mi
1. Drive from Ocala to Traverse Citycar 1,227.1 mi
22h 33m
$224–324
Shuttle to Orlando, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MCO - TVC
10h 10m
$168–513

Ocala to Traverse City by bus

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37h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,106.6 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Traverse City, MI via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 37h 49m.

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