What is the travel distance from Ocala to Tampa?

The distance covered from Ocala to Tampa is 142 km (88 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ocala to Tampa?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Ocala, FL, in Ocala, and end it at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa.

Bus Ocala to Tampa from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ocala to Tampa on November 16
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	2:00pm	Ocala, FL	1h 20m	3:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	Fastest

Next departures for Ocala to Tampa on November 17
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	2:00pm	Ocala, FL	1h 20m	3:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	Fastest

Next departures for Ocala to Tampa on November 18
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	2:00pm	Ocala, FL	1h 20m	3:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	Fastest

Next departures for Ocala to Tampa on November 19
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	2:00pm	Ocala, FL	1h 20m	3:20pm	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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:03 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 $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 25mAverage Duration

137 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

RedCoach

4/54,063 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.8

According to 14 reviews, RedCoach received a 3.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the value for money. RedCoach ticket prices on this trip start at $78

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

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Where are the popular stops in Ocala and Tampa?

Stops in Ocala

A - Ocala, FL

B - My Ranchito

C - Pilot 424

D - Ocala Hotels

Stops in Tampa

A - Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Tampa USF, FL

C - Greyhound Station

D - E Sligh Ave

E - N Marion St & E Laurel St

F - Port of Tampa

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ocala to Tampa by bus

What is the travel distance from Ocala to Tampa?
The distance covered from Ocala to Tampa is 142 km (88 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ocala to Tampa?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Ocala, FL, in Ocala, and end it at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

No data

11-15

$54

Today

$77

11-17

$64

11-18

$76

11-19

$69

11-20

No data

11-21

No data

The cheapest trip from Ocala to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 15, 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 Ocala to Tampa, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $92 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 $64 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.