Ocala to Fort Lauderdale
Bus trip from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale38
Bus trip summary from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale
Route distance
281 miles
Minimum travel time
4hs 55min
6hs 10min
Bus ticket price from
$ 15
Daily departures
Up to 5 buses
First bus
9:25 am
Last bus
10:15 pm
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At RedCoach, we offer three bus categories designed to fit every kind of traveler. Whether you're looking for maximum comfort, extra space, or a practical option — we have the perfect ride for you.
Explore them and choose how you want to travel.
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What to see in Fort Lauderdale
Family pirate cruise
Want to feel like true pirate? Get on deck and sail the waves onboard the Intracoastal Waterway at Fort Lauderdale and live like a buccaneer searching for the hidden treasure, Aargh!
Surf lessons
Get your friends and learn how to surf in Fort Lauderdale with experienced surf instructors, you just need to be in the mood to surf every wave on the Florida coast.
Las Olas Boulevard
Walk along this famous shopping Boulevard and get to the historic Stranaham House Museum, with a beautiful garden, the Museum of Discovery and Science and the NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale.
Hollywood Beach
The Hollywood Beach neighborhood is known for its beaches, boardwalk and old Florida ambience. Rollerblade, bike or just walk calmly through the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk.
NSU Art museum
Discover more than 6,000 works of art from the South Florida and Caribbean culture at the museum located at Las Olas Boulevard, the city’s hottest places.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus ticket from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale cost?
The minimum fare to travel with RedCoach from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale is $15. To find cheap bus tickets, it’s best to buy them in advance. RedCoach has three types of buses so the price may vary depending on your choice.
What types of buses travel from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale?
For us, the most important thing is your comfort, that’s why at RedCoach we have three types of buses: first class, business class, and economy class, so you can choose the option that suits you best.
How long does it take to get from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale?
The fastest bus from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale takes 4 hours and 55 minutes to travel the 281 miles between the two cities. The average travel time from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
How many daily bus connections are there between Ocala and Fort Lauderdale?
The number of buses from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale can change depending on the day of the week. Approximately 5 buses run on this route. Some offer direct routes, and others include several stops. Use our search engine to compare bus ticket prices and schedules from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale. Find the one that best suits your needs and your budget.
What bus services does RedCoach offer?
Our RedCoach buses are perfectly equipped for long journeys. They have reclining seats that offer maximum comfort to travelers, bathrooms, free wifi, and sockets to charge mobile phones, laptops, and any other electronic device you need to use.
