There are 9 ways to get from Surfside to Ocala by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Miami International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MIA - GNV
- Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi
4h 14m$186–466Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Beach Surfside - 9449 Collins Ave to Orlandobus Miami to Orlando
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
8h 39m$49–65Train, bus via Orlando
- Take the train from Miami to Orlandotrain Blfm
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
7h 24m$136–290Drive 296.5 mi
- Drive from Surfside to Ocalacar 296.5 mi
5h 2m$55–79Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando, shuttle
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO)plane FLL - MCO
- Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
6h 3m$385–926Fly Miami International Airport to Orlando, shuttle
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane MIA - MCO
- Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
5h 44m$676–1,176Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus Miami
- Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown OcalaOrlando Airport
9h 12m$127–148Bus via Indian Creek Dr & 40 St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Miami Beach to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2411
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
9h 30m$50–81Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 33m
Surfside to Ocala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surfside to Ocala is to bus which costs $45 - $65 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Surfside to Ocala is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 14m and costs $180 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Surfside to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Grand Beach Surfside - 9449 Collins Ave and arriving at Ocala Bus Stop via L B Mcleod Rd & Gardenia Ave, N Garland Ave & W Amelia St and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Surfside and Ocala is 355 miles. The road distance is 298.2 miles.
The best way to get from Surfside to Ocala without a car is to train and bus via Orlando which takes 7h 24m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Surfside to Ocala, including transfers.
Surfside to Ocala bus services, operated by Jet Set Express, depart from Grand Beach Surfside - 9449 Collins Ave station.
Surfside to Ocala bus services, operated by Jet Set Express, arrive at Orlando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surfside to Ocala is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Surfside to Ocala.
There are 205+ hotels available in Ocala.
What companies run services between Surfside, FL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Beach Surfside - 9449 Collins Ave to Ocala Bus Stop via L B Mcleod Rd & Gardenia Ave, N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, N John Young Pkwy & Business Center Blvd, and Orlando Bus Station in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from Miami to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–170
- Book at
- Brightline
- Smart
- $40–90
- Premium
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
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
Bus from Miami Beach to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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
- Phone
- (+1) 407 649 4994
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jet Set Express
Bus from Grand Beach Surfside - 9449 Collins Ave to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- Jet Set Express
- Schedules at
- Jet Set Express
- Book at
- Jet Set Express
- Adult
- $35–45
- Phone
- +1 352-237-9900
Shuttle from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- Shuttleliner of Ocala
Shuttle from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- Shuttleliner of Ocala
Shuttle from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- Shuttleliner of Ocala
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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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