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How to get fromSaint Simons Island to Ocalaby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Simons Island to Ocala by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Gainesville

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brunswick to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 52m
    $71–97

  2. Drive  170.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Simons Island to Ocalacar car 170.7 mi
    3h 14m
    $31–44

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane BQK - GNV
    2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi taxi
    4h 59m
    $241–599

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brunswick to Jacksonvillebus bus Greyhound US0640s
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 9m

  5. Bus via Orlando

    1. Take the bus from Brunswick to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2434
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0799 / ...
    6h 38m
    $87–125

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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 Bus Stop via Brunswick, Jacksonville, and Gainesville in around 5h 52m.

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