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Charter Bus Rentals in Ocala
No more calling five different bus companies, waiting on callbacks, and trying to compare quotes that never quite line up. Busrentalocala.com puts it all in one place — fill out one quick form and instantly see vehicles and prices from a large network of transportation companies serving Ocala, Florida. No account required, no runaround, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 352-844-9277!
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It's never been easier to find group transportation in Ocala, Florida! Busrentalocala.com is an advertising and quote comparison website — not a local bus company — and that distinction is exactly what makes it so useful for you. Because Busrentalocala.com doesn't own a single vehicle, you're never limited to one fleet or whatever one company happens to have available on your date. Instead, you fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and prices from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ocala, Florida and the surrounding region.
Request the amenities you want — WiFi, reclining seats, power outlets, an onboard restroom, LED lighting, a built-in bar — and compare pictures and prices side by side in seconds. Buses are available statewide for both local and long-distance trips, so whether you need a quick shuttle across Marion County or a full-day motorcoach run to Orlando or Tampa, the right bus is right here. Call 352-844-9277 or use the online quote tool right now to get started!
Ocala Charter Bus Rental Options
You can count on Busrentalocala.com to connect you with the right vehicle for your group! The network includes minibuses, party buses, charter buses, sprinter vans, and school buses — all available for trips starting in and around Ocala. Whatever your group size or occasion, there is a bus in the network that fits!
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Reclining Seats
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Under-Bus Luggage Storage
TV Monitors
PA System
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Prices vary based on bus type, group size, trip distance, the day of the week, and the time of year. Ocala's busiest stretches — the World Equestrian Center's winter horse show season running roughly October through April, prom season in April and May, and summer travel weekends — see higher demand and tighter availability. Booking early puts you in the best position on both price and vehicle selection.
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| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 352-844-9277. | ||||
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Ocala Airport Transportation
Get a seamless airport transfer for your group without the headache of coordinating multiple cars, paying for long-term parking, or scrambling for rideshares after a long flight. Ocala International Airport (OCF) serves general aviation only, so most groups fly in and out of Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) about 40 miles north, Orlando International Airport (MCO) about 85 miles south via I-75, or Tampa International Airport (TPA) about 115 miles southwest. A private bus rental keeps your entire group together from pickup to terminal drop-off — no split rideshares, no lost passengers, and no surge pricing after a delayed flight.
At Tampa International Airport, the Departure Level's west crossover drives are closed to buses; charter-bus pickups and drop-offs use the Level 1 Ground Transportation quad lots at Blue 1, Blue 2, Red 1, or Red 2, all mapped in the airport's Tampa International Airport chartered bus service page. Your bus takes the group to the same ground-transportation level instead of making everyone hunt for separate terminal curbs.
Busrentalocala.com makes it easy to find and compare airport transportation sized to your exact headcount, whether you need a compact sprinter van for a small executive team or a 56-passenger motorcoach with undercarriage luggage bays for a large group. Fill out one quick form or call 352-844-9277 to find your airport shuttle today!
Ocala Concert Transportation
Need a ride to the show without the parking nightmare? Busrentalocala.com makes it easy to find concert transportation for groups heading to live events in Ocala and across Central Florida. Whether you're catching a performance at Reilly Arts Center (500 NE 9th St, Ocala, FL 34470) in downtown Ocala, a big-name show at the entertainment venues inside World Equestrian Center (1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482), or making the run down I-75 to an arena show in Tampa or Orlando, one bus keeps your whole group together from the first pickup to the last drop-off.
Party buses with built-in bars, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound systems are available through the network — so the celebration starts the moment everyone boards. Compare available buses, pictures, and pricing in one place, then book right online. Call 352-844-9277 or use the quote tool to find your concert bus today!
Ocala Corporate Event Transportation
Got 30 seconds? That's all it takes to start comparing corporate transportation options for your next Ocala business event. Whether you're shuttling a team of executives between hotels and a conference at World Equestrian Center, coordinating airport transfers for out-of-town attendees flying into Orlando International or Gainesville Regional, or organizing employee transportation for a multi-day off-site, Busrentalocala.com brings together a large network of buses so you can compare vehicles and pricing in one place instead of chasing quotes from five different operators.
Full-size charter buses with WiFi, reclining seats, power outlets, and onboard restrooms keep your team comfortable and productive on the road. Minibuses are available for smaller groups navigating downtown Ocala or Marion County. Fill out one quick form or call 352-844-9277 to find your corporate bus today!
Ocala Employee Transportation
We know that coordinating daily employee transportation is one of those logistics puzzles that never quite solves itself — and Busrentalocala.com makes it a whole lot easier. Instead of reimbursing parking across dozens of cars or leaving your team to fight I-75 and US-27 traffic on their own every morning, a recurring employee shuttle keeps everyone on the same schedule and turns commute time into productive (or at least restful!) time.
Through Busrentalocala.com, you can compare minibuses and full-size motorcoaches from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ocala and Marion County. Whether you need a daily route between a company facility and a Park & Ride, temporary transportation while your lot is under construction, or a one-time shuttle for a company-wide event, there's a vehicle in the network for it. Call 352-844-9277 or fill out one quick form to find your employee shuttle bus today!
Ocala Government & Military Transportation
It's easier than ever to find reliable group transportation for government meetings, personnel moves, training events, and base transfers in and around Ocala. Busrentalocala.com helps you compare minibuses and full-size charter buses from a network of transportation companies serving Marion County and the surrounding region — all from one quick form, with pricing available in under 30 seconds.
Whether you're coordinating a multi-stop route across Marion County, arranging transportation between Ocala and a federal facility in Gainesville or Orlando, or moving a large group for a multi-day training exercise, the network has vehicles sized to your headcount. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network too — just mention it when you request your quote. Call 352-844-9277 or use the online quote tool to find your government and military bus rental today!
Ocala Long-Distance Transportation
Planning a group trip that takes you well beyond Marion County? Busrentalocala.com makes it easy to find and compare full-size motorcoaches for long-distance travel from Ocala to destinations across Florida and beyond. A 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays turns a long highway run into a comfortable, stress-free ride for everyone on board.
Popular long-distance runs from Ocala include Orlando International Airport (~85 miles south on I-75), Tampa (~115 miles southwest), Jacksonville (~115 miles northeast), Miami (~240 miles south), and Walt Disney World (~90 miles south. Compare available motorcoaches, packages, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Ocala. Fill out one quick form or call 352-844-9277 to find your long-distance charter bus today!
Ocala Private Event Transportation
For easy, stress-free group transportation to any private occasion in Ocala, Busrentalocala.com has you covered. Birthday celebrations, family reunions, anniversary dinners, graduation parties, holiday gatherings — whatever brings your group together, there is a bus in the network sized to your headcount and your plans. Instead of coordinating a five-car caravan across Marion County or watching half your group miss the turn on US-27, one bus keeps everyone together from the first pickup to the last drop-off.
You can compare minibuses for smaller, more intimate groups, party buses with built-in bars and LED lighting for a celebration that starts the moment you board, and full-size charter buses when the whole extended family is coming along. Compare pictures, packages, and pricing in one place. Call 352-844-9277 or fill out one quick form to find your private event bus rental today!
Ocala Prom Transportation
With one form, you can compare party buses and minibuses for prom night across Ocala and Marion County — and make sure your group has the vehicle they want before the date fills up. Prom season in the Ocala area typically runs April and May, with Marion County public schools including Forest High School, West Port High School, Vanguard High School, Lake Weir High School, and Trinity Catholic High School all scheduling their dances during the same stretch. That means the buses go fast.
Party buses with color-changing LED lighting, built-in bars, Bluetooth sound systems, and flat-panel TVs are available through the network and keep the whole group together all night long. Book early — at least three to six months out for prom dates — to lock in the best vehicle at the best price. Call 352-844-9277 or use the online quote tool to find your Ocala prom bus today!
Ocala Religious Group Transportation
Finding group transportation for your congregation, youth group, or faith community just got a whole lot simpler! Busrentalocala.com helps you compare minibuses and full-size charter buses for weekend retreats, weekly services, regional conferences, mission trips, and multi-day group travel from Ocala. You fill out one quick form and see available vehicles, pictures, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Marion County and the surrounding region — no account required, and a free quote is always available by phone at 352-844-9277.
Whether your group is 15 people heading to a retreat center in the Florida Panhandle or 56 members traveling to a conference in Orlando, there is a bus in the network for you. ADA-accessible vehicles are available — just mention it when you request your quote. Find your religious group bus rental in Ocala today!
Ocala School Event Transportation
For quick and easy school field trip transportation in Ocala, Busrentalocala.com is the simplest way to compare buses sized to your class. Instead of coordinating a long line of parent carpools, you fill out one form and instantly compare school buses, minibuses, and full-size motorcoaches from a network of transportation companies serving Marion County. Every student and chaperone rides together, on schedule, with overhead storage for backpacks and lunch bags and climate control for Florida's unpredictable weather.
Popular field trip destinations from Ocala include Silver Springs State Park (5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488), the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing (13700 SW 16th Ave, Ocala, FL 34473), and destinations across Central Florida. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network — just mention it when you submit your quote. Call 352-844-9277 or use the online tool to find your school field trip bus today!
Ocala Sporting Event Transportation
Busrentalocala.com can help you find transportation for sports teams, fan groups, and athletic organizations across Ocala and Marion County. Whether you're moving a youth travel team to a regional tournament in Gainesville or Orlando, shuttling a fan group to a college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, or coordinating group transportation for a multi-day equestrian competition at World Equestrian Center or Florida Horse Park (11008 S US Hwy 441, Ocala, FL 34480), Busrentalocala.com makes finding the right bus easy.
Full-size motorcoaches provide undercarriage luggage bays for equipment bags, duffels, and gear. Compare vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Ocala in under 30 seconds. Call 352-844-9277 or fill out one quick form to find your sports transportation bus today!
Ocala Wedding Transportation
You deserve to enjoy every moment of your wedding day — not spend it wondering whether your guests found parking or made the right turn on US-27. A wedding shuttle bus keeps your guests together from hotel pickup through the ceremony, the reception, and the return trip, so nobody gets lost and nobody misses the first dance. Whether you're celebrating at a venue in downtown Ocala, a ranch property in Marion County, or a destination wedding site elsewhere in Florida, Busrentalocala.com makes finding the right bus easy.
You can request white, black, or silver vehicles to match your wedding colors, and compare minibuses for smaller bridal parties against full-size charter buses when the whole guest list is coming along. Fill out one quick form or call 352-844-9277 to find your Ocala wedding bus today — and check it off the list!
Ocala Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation
Start your Ocala wine tour or brewery crawl the right way — with a bus that handles the driving so every stop is a good stop. Marion County and the surrounding area have a growing craft beverage scene, and Central Florida's wine country along the Lake Region is an easy and scenic run from Ocala. Whether your group is hitting local taprooms, planning a day trip to the wineries around Clermont and Lake County, or building a custom multi-stop itinerary across the region, Busrentalocala.com makes finding the right bus simple.
Party buses with built-in bars, LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound are available through the network and keep the energy up between every stop. You set the itinerary. You set the timing.
And your whole group rides together from the first tasting to the last pour. Compare available buses and pricing in one place — call 352-844-9277 or fill out one quick form to get started today!
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Charter Bus Rentals in Ocala and All Across Florida
In addition to Ocala, Busrentalocala.com helps you find bus rentals in Gainesville, The Villages, Leesburg, Inverness, Crystal River, Dunnellon, Belleview, and communities across Marion County and Central Florida. Fill out one quick form to compare vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the entire region!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ocala Bus Rentals
Busrentalocala.com is an advertising and quote comparison website that makes it easy for groups to find and compare bus rentals in Ocala, Florida. It is not a local bus company, a motor carrier, or a transportation operator. Busrentalocala.com doesn't own any vehicles. Instead, it brings together pricing and vehicle options from a large network of independently owned transportation companies so you can compare buses, packages, and prices in one place — without calling five different operators or waiting on callbacks.
Transportation is provided by independent operators, and booking is completed through a national booking platform.
Fill out the online quote form with your pickup location, date, group size, and trip details. Once submitted, you're taken to a results page on a national booking platform showing available vehicles, photos, and pricing from transportation companies serving Ocala and the surrounding area. You review your options side by side and book the bus that works for your group right online — no account required.
If you'd rather talk it through, call 352-844-9277 any day of the year and a live agent will help you put together a custom package.
World Equestrian Center is a 378-acre campus — the largest equestrian facility in the world — with 16 show arenas, an expo hall, hotels, and entertainment venues. Because the campus is so expansive, bus drop-off and parking assignments are handled on a per-event basis rather than at a single standing location. The venue assigns specific access roads and lot areas depending on which arena or hall your event is using.
For Winter Wonderland, buses park on-site, and the drop-off location is between Indoor Arena 1 and Indoor Arena 2; accessible parking is at Indoor Arena 2 — see the WEC Winter Wonderland parking and transportation page for the exact event layout. Your bus can stay on the property while you head into the event instead of leaving the campus to find a separate staging area. Contact WEC Guest Services at (352) 401-6800 before your visit to confirm the drop-off point and oversized vehicle parking area for your specific event.
Check the World Equestrian Center visit page for current venue information.
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion (2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470) is Marion County's primary multi-use event venue, hosting the Marion County Fair, rodeos, livestock shows, concerts, and motorsports events. The main entrance drive off NE Jacksonville Road leads into a large paved parking lot that surrounds the arena complex. Buses can pull into the main lot and drop passengers near the arena entrance, then stage in the outer rows of the lot while the event is underway.
No dedicated charter bus bay is published; for large events with heavy attendance, arriving early and confirming access with venue staff at (352) 368-6900 is the smart move. Check the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion page for event-specific information.
Reilly Arts Center is located in downtown Ocala and seats 606 in its main hall. The venue sits at the corner of NE 9th Street and NE 1st Avenue, and buses can drop passengers at street level along NE 9th Street or NE 1st Avenue near the main entrance. Because the on-site parking area is sized for standard passenger vehicles, full-size charter buses typically stage on nearby downtown surface streets or in adjacent City of Ocala public parking areas within a block of the venue.
No dedicated charter bus bay is published. For specific access guidance for your performance date, contact Reilly Arts Center at (352) 351-1606 or visit reillyartscenter.com/visit.
Silver Springs State Park is a 4,153-acre state park famous for its glass-bottom boat tours over one of the world's largest artesian spring formations. The main entrance is off E Silver Springs Blvd (US-40), and the park features a large main parking lot where buses pull in and use the outer rows for oversized vehicle parking. No separate dedicated charter bus bay is published.
Florida State Parks charges a per-vehicle entrance fee at the gate; confirm current rates at (352) 236-7148 or at floridastateparks.org. For school groups and organized tours, calling ahead to arrange group access is recommended.
Florida Horse Park is a 500-acre equestrian competition venue off US-441 on Ocala's south side, hosting USEA events, hunter/jumper shows, dressage, and cross-country competitions. The main entrance drive off US-441 leads into a large open field and paved lot that accommodates both horse trailers and oversized vehicles. Buses park in the main lot area; no dedicated charter bus bay is published separately from the general lot.
For event-specific access guidance and current parking assignments, contact Florida Horse Park at (352) 307-6699 or visit floridahorsepark.com before your visit.
Ocala Civic Theatre (4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470) is located on E Silver Springs Blvd with an on-site surface parking lot at the main entrance. Buses can drop passengers at the main entrance off E Silver Springs Blvd, then stage in the on-site lot or along E Silver Springs Blvd while the performance is underway. The on-site lot is primarily sized for standard passenger vehicles, so full-size motorcoaches may need to stage on the adjacent street or in a nearby lot depending on how full the lot is on your performance night.
No dedicated charter bus bay is published. Contact Ocala Civic Theatre at (352) 236-2274 or visit ocalacivictheatre.com to confirm access for your date.
Book three to six months out for most Ocala trips to get the best vehicle selection and pricing. Stretch that to six months or more for the dates that fill the fastest. The World Equestrian Center's winter horse show season runs roughly October through April, with the HITS Ocala series drawing large crowds from January through April — those weekends book early across the entire Ocala market.
Prom season in April and May across Marion County high schools is one of the single busiest stretches of the year for party buses and minibuses. The Marion County Fair in fall, College of Central Florida graduation in May and December, and summer travel weekends all add pressure to availability. Waiting until the last minute almost always means higher rates, fewer choices, or both.
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Get Your Group to These Ocala Destinations by Bus
It's easy to get your group to the best destinations in and around Ocala when a bus handles the driving! From world-class equestrian venues and state parks to performing arts centers and motorsports museums, Marion County has more to offer than most people realize — and a charter bus keeps your whole group together for every stop. Here are some of the most popular destinations groups visit by bus in Ocala!
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World Equestrian Center
World Equestrian Center is the largest equestrian facility in the world, spanning 378 acres on Ocala's northwest side. The campus includes 16 show arenas, more than 1,500 permanent stalls, an expo hall, on-site hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The HITS Ocala horse show series runs January through April and draws competitors and spectators from across the country.
Beyond equestrian events, WEC hosts trade shows, concerts, and large-scale public events nearly every weekend of the year. Bus drop-off and parking are assigned on a per-event basis — contact WEC Guest Services at (352) 401-6800 before your visit to confirm your access point. Visit worldequestriancenter.com/visit for current event and venue information.
Address: 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482 Phone: (352) 401-6800
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion is Marion County's primary multi-purpose event facility, anchored by a main arena that seats approximately 4,500. The complex includes livestock barns, outdoor arenas, and flexible trade show space that hosts the Marion County Fair, professional rodeos, truck pulls, motorsports events, and concerts throughout the year. The venue is located on the northeast side of Ocala off NE Jacksonville Road, with large paved parking lots accessible directly from the main entrance drive.
Buses drop off near the arena entrance and stage in the outer rows of the main lot. For large events, arriving early and confirming lot access with venue staff is recommended. Visit the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion page for a current event calendar.
Address: 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470 Phone: (352) 368-6900
Reilly Arts Center
Reilly Arts Center is Ocala's premier performing arts venue, with a 606-seat main hall and the smaller Caz Theatre on the same campus. Located in downtown Ocala at the corner of NE 9th Street and NE 1st Avenue, the center presents Broadway touring productions, symphony performances, comedy shows, and a full performing arts season running September through May. Groups arriving by bus drop off along NE 9th Street or NE 1st Avenue at street level near the main entrance, with the bus staging on nearby downtown streets or in adjacent City of Ocala public parking areas.
Contact Reilly Arts Center at (352) 351-1606 or visit reillyartscenter.com/visit for ticketing and access information.
Address: 500 NE 9th St, Ocala, FL 34470 Phone: (352) 351-1606
Silver Springs State Park
Silver Springs State Park is one of Florida's most iconic natural attractions — a 4,153-acre state park built around one of the world's largest artesian spring formations. The park is famous for its glass-bottom boat tours, which have operated here since the 1870s, offering crystal-clear views of the spring vent and the wildlife below. Visitors also enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching for manatees, river otters, and the famous Silver Springs rhesus monkeys.
The main entrance is off E Silver Springs Blvd (US-40), with a large parking lot where buses pull in and use the outer rows. Silver Springs has three entrances, and the camping-and-museum side is at 1425 NE 58th Avenue rather than the main headsprings entrance at 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd; use the entrance that matches your stop on the Silver Springs State Park entrance guide. Your bus can put the group on the correct side of the park from the start, which matters when your day is built around the museum, campground, or headsprings.
Contact the park at (352) 236-7148 or visit floridastateparks.org for current hours and admission rates.
Address: 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488 Phone: (352) 236-7148
Florida Horse Park
Florida Horse Park is a 500-acre equestrian competition venue on Ocala's south side, recognized as one of Florida's premier facilities for eventing, hunter/jumper, and dressage competition. The park features permanent cross-country courses, show jumping arenas, a covered arena, and extensive trailer and spectator parking. Florida Horse Park hosts USEA-sanctioned events, hunter/jumper shows, and the annual Ocala Gran Fondo cycling event, drawing competitors and spectators from across the Southeast.
Buses enter via the main drive off US-441 and park in the large open lot alongside horse trailers and spectator vehicles. Contact Florida Horse Park at (352) 307-6699 or visit floridahorsepark.com for a current event schedule.
Address: 11008 S US Hwy 441, Ocala, FL 34480 Phone: (352) 307-6699
Ocala Civic Theatre
Ocala Civic Theatre has been one of Marion County's most beloved community arts institutions since 1962, presenting professional-quality productions on its main stage (which seats approximately 320) and a second stage on the same campus. The theatre produces a full season of musicals, dramas, and comedies, along with youth productions and special events throughout the year. Located on E Silver Springs Blvd, the venue has an on-site surface parking lot at the main entrance.
Groups arriving by bus drop off at the main entrance and the bus stages in the lot or along E Silver Springs Blvd. Contact Ocala Civic Theatre at (352) 236-2274 or visit ocalacivictheatre.com for the current season schedule.
Address: 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470 Phone: (352) 236-2274
Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing
Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing is the world's largest collection of drag racing history, built around the legendary career of Ocala's own "Big Daddy" Don Garlits — the first drag racer to break 200, 240, 250, and 270 miles per hour. The museum spans two buildings and displays more than 300 vehicles, including Garlits' championship Swamp Rat dragsters, alongside memorabilia, trophies, and artifacts spanning eight decades of the sport. The adjacent Museum of Classic Automobiles adds another layer of automotive history.
The museum is located off SW 16th Ave south of Ocala, with a large surface parking lot that accommodates buses easily. Group tours are available — call the venue directly at (352) 245-8661 to arrange group rates and visit garlits.com for current hours.
Address: 13700 SW 16th Ave, Ocala, FL 34473 Phone: (352) 245-8661
College of Central Florida
College of Central Florida (3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474) is the primary higher education institution serving Marion County, with an Ocala main campus plus Citrus and Levy campuses serving approximately 13,000 students across the region. The Ocala campus hosts the CF Patriot Center, which serves as the venue for CF Patriots athletics, performing arts productions, graduation ceremonies, and community events throughout the year. Spring commencement in May and fall graduation in December are two of the highest-demand periods for bus rentals in the Ocala market.
Large campus parking lots off SW College Rd provide ample space for buses; contact CF Facilities for event-specific access guidance. Visit cf.edu/about/locations for campus maps and directions.
Address: 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474 Phone: (352) 873-5800