There are 3 ways to get from Saint Augustine to Ocala by bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (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 via Gainesville
best- Take the bus from St. Johns Adminsistration to JRTC - Express Selectbus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stopbus
5h 35m$28–42Drive 82.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Augustine to Ocalacar 82.3 mi
1h 48m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from St. Johns Adminsistration to JRTC - Express Selectbus St. Johns
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 52m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Augustine to Ocala is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Augustine to Ocala is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Augustine to Ocala. However, there are services departing from St. Johns Adminsistration and arriving at Ocala Bus Stop via Jacksonville and Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Saint Augustine and Ocala is 151 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Augustine to Ocala without a car is to bus via Gainesville which takes 5h 35m and costs $28 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Saint Augustine to Ocala, including transfers.
Saint Augustine to Ocala bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, depart from St. Johns Adminsistration station.
Saint Augustine to Ocala bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, arrive at JRTC - Express Select station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Augustine to Ocala is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Saint Augustine to Ocala.
There are 207+ hotels available in Ocala.
What companies run services between Saint Augustine, FL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Saint Augustine to Ocala Bus Stop via St. Johns Adminsistration, JRTC - Express Select, Jacksonville, and Gainesville in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 904-630-3100
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
Bus from St. Johns Adminsistration to JRTC - Express Select
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
Bus from St. Johns Adminsistration to JRTC - Express Select
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide








