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Bus Sarasota to Ocala: Trip Overview

Bus Sarasota to Ocala: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$72
Average bus trip duration2h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:10 PM
Distance118 miles (190 km)

Sarasota to Ocala Buses

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Sarasota to Ocala, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:10PM
Minimum Price$46
Average Ticket Price$72
Minimum Trip Duration2h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h30m
Distance118 miles (190 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteRed Coach
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Sarasota - Ocala

The bus is the best choice to get to Ocala without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Sarasota to Ocala takes around 2h 30m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 2h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 130 miles (210 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Sarasota and Ocala is 130 miles (210 km).

You can choose from 1 travel times and travel with Red Coach. The number of buses operating from Sarasota to Ocala may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Sarasota to Ocala as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The Red Coach bus travels from Sarasota to Ocala only once a day, at 1:10 PM.

If you're headed to Ocala from Sarasota, chances are that your bus will leave from Cattlemen Transfer Station and arrive at Ocala, FL. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $46.

You can expect to pay around $72 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $46 and $72, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Sarasota to Ocala! The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Sarasota and Ocala is about 5h. So you'll have enough time to visit Ocala before returning to Sarasota in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Sarasota to Ocala.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Sarasota to Ocala, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Sarasota to Ocala that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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