There are 3 ways to get from Saint Simons Island to Ocala by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Brunswick to Jacksonvillebus Greyhound US0640s
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 9m$90–131Drive 170.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Simons Island to Ocalacar 170.7 mi
3h 14m$32–45Fly, taxi
- Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane BQK - GNV
- Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
4h 57m$246–579
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Simons Island to Ocala is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Simons Island to Ocala is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Simons Island to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Brunswick and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Saint Simons Island and Ocala is 194 miles. The road distance is 171.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Simons Island to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Saint Simons Island to Ocala, including transfers.
Saint Simons Island to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Brunswick station.
Saint Simons Island to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Simons Island to Ocala is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Saint Simons Island to Ocala.
There are 167+ hotels available in Ocala.
What companies run services between Saint Simons Island, GA, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Saint Simons Island to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Brunswick, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 6h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Brunswick to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Brunswick to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Cabs 24HR
- Phone
- +1 855-374-8484
- Website
- cab24hr.com
Gainesville Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 352-371-1515
- Website
- gainesvillemarooncab.com
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