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Bus Ocala to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Bus Ocala to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$20
Average bus trip duration50m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure6:10 AM
Distance30 miles (47 km)
Latest bus departure11:59 PM

Ocala to Gainesville Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures8
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:10AM - 11:59PM
Minimum Price$10
Average Ticket Price$20
Minimum Trip Duration40m
Average Bus Trip Duration50m
Distance30 miles (47 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteRed Coach, FlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ocala - Gainesville

The bus is the best choice to get to Gainesville without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The average travel time from Ocala to Gainesville is about 50m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 34 miles (55 km) that separate the two cities.

About 34 miles (55 km) separate Ocala and Gainesville.

You can choose from 8 travel times and travel with Red Coach, FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses from Ocala to Gainesville can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Ocala to Gainesville by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 6:10 AM and ending at 11:59 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Ocala to Gainesville leave from Ocala, FL and arrive at Rosa Parks Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $17 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Gainesville from Ocala.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Ocala to Gainesville is $20. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $17 to $78, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Ocala to Gainesville! The total travel time for the round-trip is about 1h 20m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Gainesville before returning to Ocala in the evening.

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The cheapest trip from Ocala to Gainesville was searched and found on Mar 17, 2024 with a price of $12

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Ocala and Gainesville!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Ocala to Gainesville.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Ocala to Gainesville will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Ocala to Gainesville, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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