There are 7 ways to get from Palm Beach to Ocala by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0799 / ...
6h 58m$41–73Train, bus via Orlando
- Take the train from West Palm Beach to Orlandotrain Blfm
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0799 / ...
7h 38m$74–184Drive 238.9 mi
- Drive from Palm Beach to Ocalacar 238.9 mi
3h 56m$41–59Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MIA - GNV
- Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
5h 48m$187–463Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 19mTrain to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle
- Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO)plane FLL - MCO
- Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
6h 40m$404–980Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle
- Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane MIA - MCO
- Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
7h 15m$677–1,183
Palm Beach to Ocala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Beach to Ocala is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Beach to Ocala is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $60.
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 Bus Stop via West Palm Beach Bus Station and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Palm Beach and Ocala is 251 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Beach to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Palm Beach to Ocala, including transfers.
Palm Beach to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from West Palm Beach Bus Station.
Palm Beach to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Beach to Ocala is 240 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Palm Beach to Ocala.
There are 204+ hotels available in Ocala.
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 Bus Stop via WPB ITC at BAY J, West Palm Beach Bus Station, and Orlando Bus Station in around 6h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from West Palm Beach to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Book at
- Brightline
- Smart
- $35–70
- Premium
- $85–130
Train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Book at
- Brightline
- Smart
- $20–35
- Premium
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $8–11
Train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Shuttle from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- Shuttleliner of Ocala
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Cabs 24HR
- Phone
- +1 855-374-8484
- Website
- cab24hr.com
Gainesville Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 352-371-1515
- Website
- gainesvillemarooncab.com
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