What is the cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Ocala?

The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Ocala is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Roanoke to Ocala?

The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Ocala is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 56m and costs $200 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Roanoke and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 6m.

How far is it from Roanoke to Ocala?

The distance between Roanoke and Ocala is 596 miles. The road distance is 640.9 miles.

How do I travel from Roanoke to Ocala without a car?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Ocala without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 46m and costs $260 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Roanoke to Ocala?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Roanoke to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Ocala bus from?

Roanoke to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.

Where does the Roanoke to Ocala bus arrive?

Roanoke to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Roanoke to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Ocala is 641 miles. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Roanoke to Ocala.

How do I get a bus ticket from Roanoke to Ocala?

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Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 167+ hotels available in Ocala.

Roanoke to Ocala - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Ocala by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ROA - GNV
2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
5h 56m
$209–534
Fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane ROA - DAB
2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Ocalacar
7h 2m
$107–514
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
4. Take the train from Cary to Jacksonvilletrain
5. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
21h 46m
$260–534
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus
3. Take the bus from Richmond to Jacksonvillebus
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
22h 6m
$156–262
Drive 637.2 mi
1. Drive from Roanoke to Ocalacar 637.2 mi
11h 38m
$117–168
Bus via Camden
1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
4. Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus
5. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
23h 1m
$141–272
Train, bus via Arlington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Jacksonvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
23h 6m
$346–687

Roanoke to Ocala by train and bus (Amtrak)

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21h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 592.5 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond, Richmond, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 22h 6m.

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