What's the distance between Ocala and Gainesville by coach?

The distance between Ocala and Gainesville by coach is approximately 34 miles (55 km).

How can I get from Ocala to Gainesville without driving?

You can travel to Gainesville from Ocala by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Ocala to Gainesville from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Ocala to Gainesville on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:10	Ocala, FL	50m	00:00	Gainesville-UF	Cheapest
	Bus	16:10	Ocala, FL	50m	17:00	Gainesville-UF	Fastest

Next departures from Ocala to Gainesville on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35	Ocala Bus Stop	50m	11:25	Rosa Parks Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:08	My Ranchito	15m	18:23	Williston Rd & I-75	Fastest
Bus	07:10	Ocala Bus Stop	1h 5m	08:15	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:25	Ocala Bus Stop	50m	12:15	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
Bus	06:10	Ocala, FL	50m	07:00	Gainesville-UF	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 01:37 EST.

Get from Ocala to Gainesville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

50mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

RedCoach

4/54,063 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.8

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87373 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £11

Greyhound Ocala Gainesville recent customer reviews

Trip out was fine. Bus was on time and arrived in time. Return was a pure nightmare. Bus left 3 and a half hours late. Guy at the station gave no feedback. Horrible. Then bus had to stop to call the police for an altercation between passengers

Fred A.

3 June 2018

Arrived early. Left late.

Avijit P.

13 May 2018

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Where are the popular stops in Ocala and Gainesville?

Stops in Ocala

A - Ocala, FL

B - My Ranchito

C - Pilot 424

D - Ocala Hotels

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Ocala to Gainesville, FL

What's the distance between Ocala and Gainesville by coach?
The distance between Ocala and Gainesville by coach is approximately 34 miles (55 km).
How can I get from Ocala to Gainesville without driving?
You can travel to Gainesville from Ocala by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£5

14/11

£5

Today

£6

16/11

£5

17/11

No data

18/11

No data

19/11

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20/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Ocala to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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

You can expect to pay from £5 to £47 for a bus ticket from Ocala to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-11-16.