According to 19 reviews, RedCoach received a 3.6-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the ticket access. RedCoach ticket prices on this trip start at $79
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!!!
1 out of 5 stars
Barbara R.
Amazing ride. It arrived exactly on time and the driver was very courteous. I got to Ocala with no problem.
Based on 11407 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $40
Based on 87391 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $95
Greyhound Tampa Ocala recent customer reviews
Quite selling tickets for times they're not running
La Cubana Xpress offers 1 daily buses from Tampa to Ocala. Though the average price for this trip is $249, you can find tickets starting at $249. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 845.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tampa to Ocala by bus
How far is Tampa from Ocala?
The distance covered from Tampa to Ocala is 142 km (88 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tampa to Ocala?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa, and end it at Ocala, FL, 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
11-21
$80
11-22
No data
Today
$80
11-24
$73
11-25
No data
11-26
$77
11-27
$57
11-28
$54
The cheapest trip from Tampa to Ocala was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $54
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 $54 to $102 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 $54 which is on 2025-11-28.
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.
The cheapest trip from Tampa to Ocala was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $54
