What is the distance between Fort Lauderdale and Ocala?

The distance between the two cities is 245 miles (394 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Fort Lauderdale to Ocala?

If you're headed to Ocala from Fort Lauderdale, chances are that your bus will depart from Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave and arrive at Ocala, FL. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Fort Lauderdale to Ocala from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fort Lauderdale to Ocala on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	7h 5m	7:00am	Ocala Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	5h 5m	11:05pm	Ocala, FL	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	6h 30m	7:00am	Ocala Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	5h 20m	6:05am	Ocala, FL	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	8h 5m	7:00am	Ocala Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	6h	3:40pm	Ocala, FL	No tags

Next departures for Fort Lauderdale to Ocala on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	6h 30m	7:00am	Ocala Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	11:50am	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	5h 15m	5:05pm	Ocala, FL	Fastest
Bus	10:55pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	8h 5m	7:00am	Ocala Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	5h 20m	6:05am	Ocala, FL	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	7h 5m	7:00am	Ocala Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	6h	3:40pm	Ocala, FL	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	5h 40m	11:15pm	Ocala, FL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:54 AM EST.

Get from Fort Lauderdale to Ocala

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

6hAverage Duration

239 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

RedCoach

4/54,062 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.8

According to customer reviews, there are mixed opinions about the service. Some customers mention that the bus was on time and efficient despite heavy traffic. However, others express dissatisfaction with very bad service from rude drivers who didn't announce stops. Additionally, some customers complain about significant delays without any notification provided by the company.

RedCoach Fort Lauderdale Ocala recent customer reviews

On reaching my destination at the Ocala bus stop, I realized my suitcase was missing. The bus broke down and all baggage were transferred to the #5652 bus. On reaching my destination it was missing. How can I reclaim my Suitcase. The color is black easily identified by a a piece of Khaki string tied to the handle. Very important items are in it.

Sheldon R.

May 6, 2025

Very bad service, the driver was rude and didn’t announce the stop, I knew I arrived at my destination because I have the GPS on.

Myrna C.

September 17, 2022

Bus was more than 2 hrs late to arrive destination. No notification was recieved informing of the delay. Had to be in constant communication with my son and those picking him up at the destination.

Dmani W.

April 18, 2022

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Fort Lauderdale Ocala recent customer reviews

Very good service. it left 10 minutes late from FLL but reached Ocala 20 minutes early Good service. Keep it up!

Lancelot L.

July 22, 2019

NO A/C on bus from Orlando to Ocala. Driver told us it was getting better. Internal temperature dropped from 101 to 98 degrees!!

Michael G.

March 2, 2019

Really bad

Gauranga T.

August 23, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Jet Set Express

4/51,381 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4.3

Jet Set Express offers reliable, budget transportation between Orlando and Miami, in Florida, making stops in different cities in between, such as West Palm Beach, Kissimmee, Port St. Lucie and Hollywood. With a modern fleet of buses equipped with free Wi-Fi, comfortable seats, bathrooms and onboard entertainment, the company is famous for providing affordable, comfortable services in the Sunshine State. Tickets can be refunded up to 48 hours before travel time, and changed up to 24 hours before departure. Bus ticket prices are affordable, ranging from $98 to $128, and they have about 1 buses traveling every day, so it’s easy to find a route that fits your schedule. f you’re traveling in Florida, check out Jet Set Express for good cost-benefit bus trips.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Fort Lauderdale and Ocala?

Stops in Fort Lauderdale

A - Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave

B - Greyhound Station

C - Fort Lauderdale International Airport

D - Port Everglades Terminal 21

E - Port Everglades Cruise Terminal

F - Port Everglades Cruise Port

Stops in Ocala

A - Ocala, FL

B - My Ranchito

C - Pilot 424

D - Ocala Hotels

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Ocala by bus

What is the distance between Fort Lauderdale and Ocala?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Fort Lauderdale to Ocala?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$44

11/12

$40

Today

$35

11/14

$40

11/15

$43

11/16

$45

11/17

$36

11/18

$25

The cheapest trip from Fort Lauderdale to Ocala was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $120 for a bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Ocala based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually RedCoach 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.