There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Ocala by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane SGF - GNV
- Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
6h 9m$241–629Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
cheapest- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane SGF - SFB
- Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocalacar
4h 13m$114–479Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Ocala, FLbus
25h 54m$210–368Drive 957 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Ocalacar 957 mi
17h 20m$175–253Fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane SGF - DAB
- Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Ocalacar
6h 42m$129–589Fly to Orlando, shuttle
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Orlando (MCO)plane SGF - MCO
- Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
6h 59m$181–559Bus via Jacksonville
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
28h 56m$188–368
Springfield to Ocala by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Ocala is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 17h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Ocala is to fly and drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Ocala, FL via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station and University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 54m.
The distance between Springfield and Ocala is 880 miles. The road distance is 962.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 25h 54m and costs $210 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Springfield to Ocala, including transfers.
Springfield to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
Springfield to Ocala bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Ocala is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 2:38 AM in Springfield and 3:38 AM in Ocala.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Ocala is 963 miles. It takes approximately 17h 20m to drive from Springfield to Ocala.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Ocala via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, UF Health Archer Road, University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr, and Ocala, FL in around 25h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Daytona Beach International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Daytona Beach International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Orlando via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Orlando via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Orlando via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Orlando via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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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