How far is Gainesville from Ocala?

The distance between Gainesville and Ocala is around 55 km (34 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gainesville to Ocala?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Williston Rd & I-75, in Gainesville, and end it at My Ranchito, in Ocala.

Bus Gainesville to Ocala from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Gainesville to Ocala on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Gainesville-UF	55m	1:25pm	Ocala, FL	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Gainesville-UF	55m	1:25pm	Ocala, FL	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Gainesville-UF	40m	3:40am	Ocala, FL	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Gainesville-UF	45m	9:20am	Ocala, FL	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Gainesville-UF	45m	1:30pm	Ocala, FL	No tags

Get from Gainesville to Ocala

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

45mAverage Duration

72 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

RedCoach

4/54,065 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.8

Based on 4065 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. RedCoach ticket prices on this trip start at $43

Redcoach Gainesville Ocala recent customer reviews

The most unreal trip with the rudest driver imaginable! In my humble opinion,this person has 0 charm and less than 0 manners! Can’t find the correct words to describe this individual! Would be calling for a credit! I miss a birthday celebration on account of his desperate and impatient driving!

Jorge V.

April 1, 2019

I’ve enjoyed the experience

Tashenia T.

November 23, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,367 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Ocala?

Stops in Gainesville

A - Williston Rd & I-75

B - Rosa Parks Station

C - Greyhound Station

Stops in Ocala

A - My Ranchito

B - Ocala, FL

C - Pilot 424

D - Ocala Hotels

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to Ocala by bus

How far is Gainesville from Ocala?
The distance between Gainesville and Ocala is around 55 km (34 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gainesville to Ocala?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Williston Rd & I-75, in Gainesville, and end it at My Ranchito, in Ocala.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$9

11-17

$10

Today

$8

11-19

$8

11-20

$8

11-21

$10

11-22

$9

11-23

$9

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Ocala was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Ocala, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $115 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Ocala based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.