Bus Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL from various bus operators like Tornado Bus Company, Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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$70

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 50m	10:35 AM	Ocala, FL	Paddock Mall N Bus Stop	11:25 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Paddock Mall N Bus Stop, Ocala, FL (USA) at 7/25/2026 10:35:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	0h 45m	4:25 PM	Ocala, FL	Paddock Mall N Bus Stop	5:10 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Paddock Mall N Bus Stop, Ocala, FL (USA) at 7/25/2026 4:25:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Greyhound US	1h 0m	6:50 AM	Ocala, FL	Paddock Mall N Bus Stop	7:50 AM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Paddock Mall N Bus Stop, Ocala, FL (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:50:00 AM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Greyhound US	1h 5m	7:10 AM	Ocala, FL	Paddock Mall N Bus Stop	8:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Paddock Mall N Bus Stop, Ocala, FL (USA) at 7/25/2026 7:10:00 AM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Tornado Bus Company	0h 15m	6:07 PM	Ocala, FL	Restaurant My Ranchito	6:22 PM	Gainesville, FL	Kangaroo Express	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Restaurant My Ranchito, Ocala, FL (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:07:59 PM to Kangaroo Express, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:22:59 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tornado Bus Company	0h 15m	6:07 PM	Ocala, FL	Restaurant My Ranchito	6:22 PM	Gainesville, FL	Kangaroo Express		Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Restaurant My Ranchito, Ocala, FL (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:07:59 PM to Kangaroo Express, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:22:59 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tornado Bus Company	0h 15m	6:07 PM	Ocala, FL	Restaurant My Ranchito	6:22 PM	Gainesville, FL	Kangaroo Express		Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Restaurant My Ranchito, Ocala, FL (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:07:59 PM to Kangaroo Express, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:22:59 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m

Frequency of bus connections between Ocala, FL and Gainesville, FL

See here how frequent the connections between Ocala, FL and Gainesville, FL are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Ocala, FL and Gainesville, FL.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 3 buses from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Ocala, FL and Gainesville, FL, with 1 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/25/2026 costs just $5, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL

Compare all providers like Tornado Bus Company, Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL starting from $5!

Cheapest Bus	$5
Fastest Bus	0h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:50 AM
Latest Bus	6:07 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	33.6 miles
Bus Companies	Tornado Bus Company, Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL

Every day, 2 buses from 3 bus companies leave Ocala, FL for Gainesville, FL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

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Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$32

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$70

Tuesday 07/28

$23

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$70

Friday 07/31

$32

Saturday 08/01

$70

Sunday 08/02

$70

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$23

Thursday 08/06

$70

Friday 08/07

$32

Saturday 08/08

$23

Sunday 08/09

$40

Monday 08/10

$36

Tuesday 08/11

$23

Wednesday 08/12

$70

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $5, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $69.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL, with $5. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $69.

How to save money travelling from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ocala, FL and Gainesville, FL

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Ocala, FL and Gainesville, FL.

Bus Stop

RedCoach

2020 SW 135th St I-75 & FL 484 Exit 341

Ocala Hotels

SW 38th Ave 3600

Marion Oaks

Rosa Parks Transfer station

SE 3rd St 700

Greyhound Bus Station

Northeast 23rd Avenue 101

Central Bus Station

North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop

Westgate Plaza Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL? Or which bus companies serve the route Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL bus

How much does a Ocala, FL Gainesville, FL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 0h 50m to reach Gainesville, FL. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $70. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Gainesville, FL.

On average, how many connections are available from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL each day?

Every day, the Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL take?

The fastest bus from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 0h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $70. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL?

The earliest bus arriving in Gainesville, FL from Ocala, FL starts at 6:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Ocala, FL for Gainesville, FL starts at 6:07 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Ocala, FL Gainesville, FL route?

When traveling by bus from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL, passengers can travel with Tornado Bus Company, Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ocala, FL and Gainesville, FL?

You can check all the direct connections between Ocala, FL and Gainesville, FL by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Tornado Bus Company, Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Ocala, FL Gainesville, FL bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Ocala, FL Gainesville, FL bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Ocala, FL and to Gainesville, FL

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ocala, FL and to Gainesville, FL. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!