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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Ocala on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Rosa Parks Station	50m	6:55pm	Ocala Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	3:00pm	Rosa Parks Station	45m	3:45pm	Ocala Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Gainesville-UF	45m	12:30pm	Ocala, FL	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Gainesville-UF	45m	3:45pm	Ocala, FL	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Gainesville-UF	55m	4:10pm	Ocala, FL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:24 AM EST.

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

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Ocala?

Stops in Gainesville

A
Williston Rd & I-75
3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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B
Rosa Parks Station
700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
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C
Greyhound Station
101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
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Stops in Ocala

A
My Ranchito
4277 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34482, USA
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B
Ocala, FL
2020 SW Hwy 484, Ocala, FL 34473, USA
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C
Pilot 424
4032 W Highway 326, Ocala, FL 34470
D
Ocala Hotels
3600 SW 38th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474, USA

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 $44

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

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

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

11-19

$8

11-20

$10

Today

$10

11-22

$9

11-23

$9

11-24

$9

11-25

$8

11-26

No data

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Ocala was searched and found on Nov 19, 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 $116 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 2025-11-25.

Usually Tornado Bus, 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.