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.

Bus Tampa to Ocala from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tampa to Ocala on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	4h 10m	10:30am	Ocala Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	1h 20m	3:40pm	Ocala, FL	Fastest

Next departures for Tampa to Ocala on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	4h 10m	10:30am	Ocala Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	1h 20m	3:40pm	Ocala, FL	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 2:32 PM EST.

Get from Tampa to Ocala

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

137 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

RedCoach

4/54,063 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.8

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 $78

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!!!

Barbara R.

December 22, 2021

Amazing ride. It arrived exactly on time and the driver was very courteous. I got to Ocala with no problem.

Elaine M.

October 27, 2018

The bus time was not correct and miss the bus

Aric O.

February 19, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,341 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

La Cubana Xpress

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Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Ocala?

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

Stops in Ocala

A - Ocala, FL

B - My Ranchito

C - Pilot 424

D - Ocala Hotels

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

11-14

$87

11-15

$72

Today

$75

11-17

$72

11-18

No data

11-19

$63

11-20

$67

11-21

No data

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Ocala was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $63

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 $63 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 $63 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.