There are 3 ways to get from Valdosta to Ocala by bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Valdosta to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2415 / ...
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
3h 55m$23–34Drive 138.9 mi
- Drive from Valdosta to Ocalacar 138.9 mi
2h 19m$26–37Bus via Jacksonville
- Take the bus from Valdosta to Jacksonvillebus Greyhound US0648S
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 6m
Valdosta to Ocala by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valdosta to Ocala is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Valdosta to Ocala is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Valdosta to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Valdosta and arriving at Ocala Bus Stop via Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Valdosta and Ocala is 145 miles. The road distance is 139.7 miles.
The best way to get from Valdosta to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Valdosta to Ocala, including transfers.
Valdosta to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Valdosta station.
Valdosta to Ocala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valdosta to Ocala is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Valdosta to Ocala.
There are 207+ hotels available in Ocala.
What companies run services between Valdosta, GA, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Valdosta to Ocala Bus Stop via Gainesville in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Valdosta to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Valdosta to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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