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

The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Ocala is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Ocala is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Sarasota and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave and arriving at Ocala, FL via Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Sarasota to Ocala?

The distance between Sarasota and Ocala is 164 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sarasota to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $75 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Sarasota to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarasota to Ocala bus from?

Sarasota to Ocala bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station.

Where does the Sarasota to Ocala bus arrive?

Sarasota to Ocala bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Ocala, FL station.

Can I drive from Sarasota to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Ocala is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Sarasota to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 183+ hotels available in Ocala.

Sarasota to Ocala - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Ocala by bus, car, plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to Ocala, FLbus Miami
4h 3m
$76–112
Drive 145.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sarasota to Ocalacar 145.3 mi
2h 30m
$27–39
Fly, shuttle
1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Orlando (MCO)plane SRQ - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
4h 36m
$110–392
Bus via Tampa (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2467
6h 48m
$36–58
Bus via Tampa #2
1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2467
7h 11m

Sarasota to Ocala by bus (Flixbus)

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6h 48mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.7 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

RedCoach operates a bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to Ocala, FL once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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