What is the distance between Ocala and Fort Lauderdale?

About 245 miles (394 km) separate Ocala and Fort Lauderdale.

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

If you're headed to Fort Lauderdale from Ocala, chances are that your bus will leave from Ocala, FL and arrive at Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave. 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Fort Lauderdale?

Once in Fort Lauderdale, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, Fort Lauderdale Boat Tours, The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Swap Shop and NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale.

Bus Ocala to Fort Lauderdale from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Ocala to Fort Lauderdale on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	Ocala Bus Stop	7h 40m	2:40am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	11:00am	Ocala, FL	4h 50m	3:50pm	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	3:50pm	Ocala Bus Stop	6h 45m	10:35pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags
	9:50am	Union Station	7h 41m	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
	10:00am	Ocala, FL	4h 55m	2:55pm	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	No tags

Next departures for Ocala to Fort Lauderdale on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	Ocala Bus Stop	7h 40m	2:40am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	11:00am	Ocala, FL	4h 50m	3:50pm	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	3:50pm	Ocala Bus Stop	6h 45m	10:35pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags
	9:50am	Union Station	7h 41m	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
	12:05pm	Ocala, FL	5h 20m	5:25pm	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	No tags

Next departures for Ocala to Fort Lauderdale on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:50pm	Ocala Bus Stop	6h 45m	10:35pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	Cheapest
	11:30am	Ocala, FL	4h 50m	4:20pm	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	Ocala Bus Stop	7h 40m	2:40am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	7:00pm	Ocala Bus Stop	10h 20m	5:20am	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags
	9:50am	Union Station	7h 41m	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 11:49 AM EST.

Get from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

239 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Ocala and Fort Lauderdale?

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

Stops in Fort Lauderdale

A
Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave
299 NW 22nd ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311
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B
Greyhound Station
515 NE 3rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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C
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
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D
Port Everglades Terminal 21
Port Everglades Terminal 21, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
E
Port Everglades Cruise Terminal
1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
F
Port Everglades Cruise Port
1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Compare bus companies

RedCoach

4/54,065 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.8

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting punctuality and courteous drivers. Many found the buses comfortable and appreciated having open seats available. However, some mentioned concerns about driving smoothness during their journey. Despite these minor issues, overall satisfaction remains high among travelers who would choose this service again.

RedCoach Ocala Fort Lauderdale recent customer reviews

Everything was fine.Drivers were on time .Nothing bad to say.I will kindly recommend it to anyone.

Jean Bertrand J.

October 9, 2025

I've always experienced good service, as well as noted the cordiality of the drivers.

Vinette G.

July 7, 2025

The delay time but it's okay and this time alot of people but it's spring break too...

Carla W.

March 29, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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 Ocala Fort Lauderdale recent customer reviews

the first bus was good driver was professional but not very courteous on the second bus phone charger didn't work and the air conditioning was mild to put it lightly

Joseph S.

September 19, 2019

Bus station was very dirty. The bus was late and there were stops that were not on the itinerary.

Christopher H.

October 18, 2018

Bus from Ocala shd hv arrived at 1040am. It arrived at 1:00. We arrived in Orlando at 2:30 we were moved to slow bus and stopped everywhere. We arrived in Fort Lauderdale by 8:00pm at a very seedy bus stop. Staff not helpful. Buses very uncomfortable and no reading lights. It was an experience that my husband and I will never repeat

Sharon M.

March 15, 2018

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale by bus

What is the distance between Ocala and Fort Lauderdale?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale?
What are the best sights and things to do in Fort Lauderdale?

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

$62

11/20

$57

Today

$94

11/22

$98

11/23

$63

11/24

$61

11/25

$58

11/26

$59

The cheapest trip from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $57

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

You can expect to pay from $57 to $282 for a bus ticket from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Amtrak 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.