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How to get fromOkeechobee to Ocalaby train, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Okeechobee to Ocala by train, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 12m
    $62–114

  2. Drive 174.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Okeechobee to Ocalacar car 174.7 mi
    2h 58m
    $32–47

  3. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus Orlando Airport
    8h 43m
    $139–206

Okeechobee to Ocala by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Okeechobee, FL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Okeechobee to Ocala. However, you can take the train to Lakeland, walk to Lakeland, then take the bus to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala via Kissimmee Amtrak Station, Pleasant St & Neptune Rd, Orlando International Airport, and Orlando Airport in around 8h 43m.

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