There are 4 ways to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Ocala by bus (Amtrak), rideshare, 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.
Amtrak Thruway, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 44m$51–79Drive 88 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Ocalacar 88 mi
1h 31m$17–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Orlando-MCO to Ocala88 mi
1h 31m$55–70Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown OcalaOrlando Airport
2h$70
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Ocala by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Ocala is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Ocala is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 31m and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Orlando International Airport and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, Orlando, FL and Lakeland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Orlando Airport (MCO) and Ocala is 169 miles. The road distance is 88.5 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Ocala without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 7h 44m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Ocala, including transfers.
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Ocala bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando, FL station.
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Ocala bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando Airport (MCO) to Ocala is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Ocala.
There are 164+ hotels available in Ocala.
What companies run services between Orlando Airport (MCO), USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Orlando International Airport to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, Orlando, FL, and Lakeland in around 7h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Orlando, FL to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 352-237-9900
Shuttle from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- Shuttleliner of Ocala
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Orlando-MCO to Ocala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Orlando Airport (MCO) and Ocala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






