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How to get fromRichmond to Ocalaby plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane RIC - GNV
    2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi taxi
    6h 22m
    $225–630

  2. Drive 693.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to Ocalacar car 693.6 mi
    11h 42m
    $127–183

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 16m
    $132–215

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 33m
    $235–485

  5. Fly Richmond International Airport to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RIC - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    6h 19m
    $360–670

  6. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORF - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    7h 42m
    $202–585

  7. Fly Richmond International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane RIC - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 38m
    $197–711

  8. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DCA - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    8h 2m
    $390–1,208

Richmond to Ocala by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 16h 16m.

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