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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Ocalaby plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Ocala by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane ORF - GNV
    2. Take the taxi from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Ocalataxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $240–610

  2. Drive 710.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Ocalacar car 710.9 mi
    12h 34m
    $130–188

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    19h 4m
    $266–529

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    19h 31m
    $148–246

  5. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORF - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    6h 24m
    $195–580

  6. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane plane ORF - DAB
    2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Ocalacar car
    7h 29m
    $428–1,750

  7. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RIC - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    8h 50m
    $367–698

  8. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ORF - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 46m
    $222–571

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    23h 54m
    $187–367

Virginia Beach to Ocala by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 669.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Richmond, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 19h 31m.

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