Bus Access to Five Points Correctional Facility (Florida)

Bus Access to Five Points Correctional Facility (Florida)

There is no direct public bus service to the entrance of Five Points Correctional Facility (10250 NE 25th St, Ocala, FL 34482). However, you can get close via regional routes.

Nearest Bus Stop

“Five Points Correctional” stop on SR-40 (State Road 40), served by:

• Route 1: Palatka ↔ St. Augustine
• Route 2: Palatka ↔ Gainesville
• Route 12: Palatka ↔ Sanderson

Operated by Ride Solution (Putnam County Transit) and SunTran (Marion County) in coordination.

From the Stop to the Facility

• Walk: ~1 mile (15–20 min) along NE 25th St—no sidewalk in parts; caution advised.
• Taxi / Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft): ~3–5 min; easiest option.
• Private shuttle: Some visitors arrange pick-up with local services.

Driving Directions (for reference)

• From Gainesville: I-75 S → Exit 363 (SR-40 E) → 1 mi → facility on right.
• From Ocala: SR-40 E ~18 mi → facility on left.

Verify current bus schedules with Ride Solution / SunTran before travel; rural Florida transit runs limited frequencies.