There are 7 ways to get from Ocala to Virginia Beach by taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane GNV - ORF
5h 51m$269–756Drive 710.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ocala to Virginia Beachcar 710.6 mi
12h 33m$130–188Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
18h 41m$212–454Bus
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus
19h 45m$134–208Shuttle to Orlando, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MCO - ORF
6h 6m$185–480Bus, shuttle to Tampa, fly
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Brownwood Hotel & Spa to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane TPA - ORF
8h 19m$229–586Bus to Jacksonville, fly
- Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane JAX - ORF
9h$174–556
Ocala to Virginia Beach by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Virginia Beach is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ocala to Virginia Beach is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $260 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Virginia Beach via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.
The distance between Ocala and Virginia Beach is 674 miles. The road distance is 714.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ocala to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 41m and costs $210 - $460.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Ocala to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Ocala to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Ocala to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Virginia Beach is 715 miles. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Ocala to Virginia Beach.
There are 544+ hotels available in Virginia Beach.
What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Virginia Beach via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Richmond, and Richmond in around 19h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Orlando to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Tampa to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Wildwood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Signature Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-207-2008
- Website
- signatureshuttle.net
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