There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Ocala National Forest by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Ocala, FLbus Miami
- Take the taxi from Ocala, FL to Ocala National Foresttaxi
3h 42m$120–173Drive 108.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Ocala National Forestcar 108.8 mi
2h 16m$20–29Train, taxi
- Take the train from Tampa to Delandtrain Floridian
- Take the taxi from Deland to Ocala National Foresttaxi
3h 53m$136–205Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter DepotTpa
- Take the taxi from Lake Sumter Depot to Ocala National Foresttaxi
4h 39m$112–152Line 400 bus, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Twiggs@Pierce E to University Area Transit Centerbus 9 / ...
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Ocala, FLbus
- Take the taxi from Ocala, FL to Ocala National Foresttaxi
4h 34m$122–174
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Ocala National Forest is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Ocala National Forest is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $19 - $29.
The distance between Tampa and Ocala National Forest is 116 miles. The road distance is 109.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Ocala National Forest without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 42m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Tampa to Ocala National Forest, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Ocala National Forest is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Tampa to Ocala National Forest.
There are 24+ hotels available in Ocala National Forest.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Ocala National Forest, FL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Tampa to Ocala National Forest. However, you can take the bus to University of South Florida, take the bus to Ocala, FL, then take the taxi to Ocala National Forest. Alternatively, you can take the train to Deland then take the taxi to Ocala National Forest.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Deland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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
- +1 352 539 9664
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- online discount
- $50–65
- call in
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from Twiggs@Pierce E to University Area Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- HART
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $60–130
Signature Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-207-2008
- Website
- signatureshuttle.net
A-1 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-753-1415
A Better Cab
- Phone
- +1-386-337-5375
A-1 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-753-1415
Signature Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-207-2008
- Website
- signatureshuttle.net
A-1 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 352-753-1415
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