There are 4 ways to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Ocala by bus, rideshare, 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.
Line 30 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Marion Transit Centerbus 10 / ...
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Ocala, FLbus Miami
4h 46m$66–105Drive 101.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Ocalacar 101.7 mi
1h 49m$19–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tampa-TPA to Ocala101.7 mi
1h 49mBus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlandobus FlixBus 2421 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown OcalaOrlando Airport
7h 2m$87–97
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Ocala is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Ocala is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Ocala. However, there are services departing from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office and arriving at Ocala, FL via Tampa Bus Station and University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Tampa Airport (TPA) and Ocala is 108 miles. The road distance is 102.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Ocala without a car is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Ocala, including transfers.
Tampa Airport (TPA) to Ocala bus services, operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, depart from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office station.
Tampa Airport (TPA) to Ocala bus services, operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, arrive at Marion Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa Airport (TPA) to Ocala is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Ocala.
There are 164+ hotels available in Ocala.
What companies run services between Tampa Airport (TPA), USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Ocala via Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, and Ocala, FL in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Marion Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- HART
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Ocala, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tampa Airport (TPA) and Ocala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









