What is the cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Ocala?

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Ocala is to fly and shuttle which costs $210 - $700 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rapid City to Ocala?

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Ocala is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 34m and costs $280 - $750.

How far is it from Rapid City to Ocala?

The distance between Rapid City and Ocala is 1571 miles. The road distance is 1826 miles.

How do I travel from Rapid City to Ocala without a car?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $410 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Rapid City to Ocala?

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Rapid City to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rapid City to Ocala bus from?

Rapid City to Ocala bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.

Where does the Rapid City to Ocala bus arrive?

Rapid City to Ocala bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Ocala?

Ocala is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 5:38 AM in Rapid City and 7:38 AM in Ocala.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Ocala is 1826 miles. It takes approximately 30h 48m to drive from Rapid City to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 195+ hotels available in Ocala.

Rapid City to Ocala - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Ocala by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane RAP - GNV
2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
8h 34m
$281–745
Fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane RAP - DAB
2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Ocalacar
9h 45m
$204–835
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
5. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2d 1h
$416–730
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2d 11h
$807–1,620
Drive 1,815.4 mi
1. Drive from Rapid City to Ocalacar 1,815.4 mi
30h 48m
$332–479
Fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Orlando (MCO)plane RAP - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
9h 48m
$211–685

Rapid City to Ocala by bus

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2d 1hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,562.3 mi
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 2d 1h.

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