What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Beach to Ocala?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Beach to Ocala is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Beach to Ocala?

The fastest way to get from Palm Beach to Ocala is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Beach and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Beach to Ocala. However, there are services departing from LAKEVIEW AVE at DIXIE HWY and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via West Palm Beach Bus Station, Winter Haven Terminal and Lakeland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

How far is it from Palm Beach to Ocala?

The distance between Palm Beach and Ocala is 271 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Beach to Ocala without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Beach to Ocala without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 6h 48m and costs $110 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Palm Beach to Ocala?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Palm Beach to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Beach to Ocala bus from?

Palm Beach to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from West Palm Beach Bus Station.

Where does the Palm Beach to Ocala bus arrive?

Palm Beach to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winter Haven Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Palm Beach to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Beach to Ocala is 240 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Palm Beach to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 190+ hotels available in Ocala.

Palm Beach to Ocala - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Palm Beach to Ocala by bus, shuttle, car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or taxi

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Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from West Palm Beach, FL to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus Miami
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle Orlando Airport
6h 48m
$114–149
Drive 238.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Beach to Ocalacar 238.9 mi
3h 55m
$44–63
Fly President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Orlando (MCO)plane PBI - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
5h 41m
$434–774
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 18m
$82–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0740s
2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 28m
$64–114
Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MIA - GNV
3. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
5h 45m
$187–473
Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane MIA - MCO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
7h 10m
$677–1,183
Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain
2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO)plane FLL - MCO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
6h 42m
$344–730

Palm Beach to Ocala by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.4 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Palm Beach, FL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from LAKEVIEW AVE at DIXIE HWY to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via WPB ITC at BAY J, West Palm Beach Bus Station, Winter Haven Terminal, and Lakeland in around 11h 28m.

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