What is the travel distance from Lakeland to Ocala?

The distance between the two cities is 81 miles (130 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Lakeland to Ocala start their journey at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) and wind up at Ocala, FL. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Lakeland to Ocala from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lakeland to Ocala on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Lakeland	7h 35m	7:00am	Ocala Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	3:40am	Lakeland	3h 20m	7:00am	Ocala Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	3:40am	Lakeland	3h 20m	7:00am	Ocala Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Lakeland	4h	2:10pm	Ocala Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Lakeland	4h	2:10pm	Ocala Bus Stop	No tags

Get from Lakeland to Ocala

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

76 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Ocala?

Stops in Lakeland

A
Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)
3420 US-98 North , Lakeland, FL 33809-3803
B
Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House
3244 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805
C
Lakeland Bus Station
303 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

Stops in Ocala

A
Ocala, FL
2020 SW Hwy 484, Ocala, FL 34473, USA
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B
My Ranchito
4277 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34482, 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

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lakeland, FL to Ocala by bus

What is the travel distance from Lakeland to Ocala?
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The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Ocala was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $25 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Ocala based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-29.