What is the travel distance from Ocala to Tampa?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Ocala to Tampa start their journey at Ocala, FL and wind up at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Ocala to Tampa from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ocala to Tampa on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00pm	Ocala Bus Stop	3h 25m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:15pm	Ocala, FL	1h 20m	5:35pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	Fastest

Next departures for Ocala to Tampa on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Ocala Bus Stop	3h 25m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:15am	Ocala, FL	1h 20m	12:35pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	Ocala, FL	1h 20m	5:35pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	No tags

Next departures for Ocala to Tampa on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00pm	Ocala Bus Stop	3h 25m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:45pm	Ocala, FL	1h 20m	2:05pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:05 PM EST.

Get from Ocala to Tampa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 25mAverage Duration

85 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Ocala and Tampa?

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 Tampa

A
Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)
2101 E 13th Ave (McDonald's), Tampa, FL 33605
B
Tampa USF, FL
3801 USF Holly Drive, Tampa., FL 33620, USA
C
Greyhound Station
610 E Polk St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
D
E Sligh Ave
11555 E Sligh Ave, Seffner, FL 33584, USA
E
N Marion St & E Laurel St
551 E Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
F
Port of Tampa
200-298 FL-60, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

Compare bus companies

RedCoach

4/54,065 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 Ocala Tampa recent customer reviews

Booking was last minute and easy to do. I arrived 20 minutes before and received a text that the bus was delayed about 10 minutes before departure. It mentioned to check my email for more updates which I did not get. I used the my bus in the pdf and realized it was 2 hours delayed. Wish I had known before as the delay was clearly known before hand. Once arrived, my ticket showed business and seat a5, only to have to figure out onboard that I. Needed to find and empty seat. Not a big deal but since the stop was 30 minutes many left the bus I had a hard time finding what seats were open. I got lucky and my seat was open but wish it would have been clear I wasn’t in business class. I’m a business traveler so need to work while traveling so the extra hassle and uncertainty was a challenge.

Ernie L.

October 5, 2025

I was very grateful for this bus route, as a competing company cancelled their bus to Tampa last minute. So Red Coach is a life saver, but getting me to my destination.

Deborah S.

September 26, 2022

I would think there would be exceptions to the refund/credit voucher rules being that my father was in hospice and I needed to change my trip. Very disappointing and impersonal.

Melissa R.

March 3, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ocala to Tampa by bus

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

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

$42

11/20

No data

Today

$52

11/22

$44

11/23

$75

11/24

No data

11/25

$64

11/26

$61

The cheapest trip from Ocala to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $77 for a bus ticket from Ocala to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.