How far is Tampa from Ocala?

About 88 miles (142 km) separate Tampa and Ocala.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Tampa to Ocala leave from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Ocala, FL. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Tampa to Ocala from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tampa to Ocala on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	4h 10m	10:30am	Ocala Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	1h 20m	3:40pm	Ocala, FL	Fastest

Next departures for Tampa to Ocala on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	4h 10m	10:30am	Ocala Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	1h 20m	3:40pm	Ocala, FL	Fastest

Next departures for Tampa to Ocala on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	4h 10m	10:30am	Ocala Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	1h 20m	3:40pm	Ocala, FL	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:10 AM EST.

Get from Tampa to Ocala

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

85 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

RedCoach

4/54,062 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.8

RedCoach is a US-based bus company that has become popular for offering comfortable, affordable rides in Florida and Texas, with fewer stops between destinations. They have three different bus classes: first-class, executive and economy, each one of them offering different amenities and conveniences. First-class and executive buses have fewer seats, which are extra wide, recline up to 140 degrees, and there's extra legroom, offering extra pleasant rides. In all classes, you can find high-quality services, seats designed to provide extra comfort, free Wi-FI, power outlets and bathrooms. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your tickets up to three hours before the travel date for free.

RedCoach Tampa Ocala recent customer reviews

Never showed. I did not get a text that the bus would be 3+ hours late but a fellow passenger did. I was stuck!!!

Barbara R.

December 22, 2021

Amazing ride. It arrived exactly on time and the driver was very courteous. I got to Ocala with no problem.

Elaine M.

October 27, 2018

The bus time was not correct and miss the bus

Aric O.

February 19, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,291 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.

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 Tampa Ocala recent customer reviews

Quite selling tickets for times they're not running

Jeremy T.

July 5, 2021

La Cubana Xpress

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

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Ocala?

Stops in Tampa

A - Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Tampa USF, FL

C - Greyhound Station

D - E Sligh Ave

E - N Marion St & E Laurel St

F - Port of Tampa

Stops in Ocala

A - Ocala, FL

B - My Ranchito

C - Pilot 424

D - Ocala Hotels

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tampa to Ocala by bus

How far is Tampa from Ocala?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampa 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

11/10

$64

11/11

$48

Today

$52

11/13

$50

11/14

$50

11/15

$41

11/16

No data

11/17

No data

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Ocala was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $64 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Ocala based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-15.

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.