There are 3 ways to get from Plant City to Ocala by bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2467
4h 25m$29–46Drive 86.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plant City to Ocalacar 86.4 mi
1h 45m$16–23Bus via Winter Haven
- Take the bus from Plant City to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0740s
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 40m
Plant City to Ocala by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plant City to Ocala is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Plant City to Ocala is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Plant City to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Plant City and arriving at Ocala Bus Stop via Tampa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Plant City and Ocala is 182 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.
The best way to get from Plant City to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Plant City to Ocala, including transfers.
Plant City to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Plant City to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ocala Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plant City to Ocala is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Plant City to Ocala.
There are 206+ hotels available in Ocala.
What companies run services between Plant City, FL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Plant City to Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
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