There are 4 ways to get from Saint Simons Island to Ocala by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Brunswick to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stopbus
5h 52m$72–97Drive 170.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Simons Island to Ocalacar 170.7 mi
3h 14m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Brunswick to Jacksonvillebus Greyhound US0640s
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 9mBus via Orlando
- Take the bus from Brunswick to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2434
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0799 / ...
6h 38m$87–125
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Bus Stop via Jacksonville and Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Saint Simons Island and Ocala is 186 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 via Gainesville which takes 5h 52m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 206+ 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 Bus Stop via Brunswick, Jacksonville, and Gainesville in around 5h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Brunswick to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Brunswick to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Brunswick to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- 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
Bus from Brunswick to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Brunswick to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
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