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Trip Overview

The average bus between Anna Maria Island and Sarasota takes 2h 12m and the fastest bus takes 1h 33m. There is a bus service every few hours from Anna Maria Island to Sarasota. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 12m
Duration
29 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 304 bus, line 99 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Gulf Dr/42Nd St to Downtown Stationbus bus 304
  2. Take the bus from 13Th St W @ 6Th Ave W Ns to Downtown Transfer Stationbus bus 99
1h 46m
$2–5

Anna Maria Island to Sarasota bus times

Buses run hourly between Anna Maria Island and Sarasota. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Anna Maria Island is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Sarasota at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Downtown Station and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 33m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit9h 26m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 38m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 48m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 58m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 38m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 48m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 58m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 38m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 48m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 58m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 38m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 48m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 58m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 38m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 48m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 58m • 1 change

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area Transit1h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Anna Maria Island to Sarasota? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Anna Maria Island to Sarasota.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Anna Maria Island, FL, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Gulf Dr/42Nd St to Downtown Transfer Station via Downtown Station and 13Th St W @ 6Th Ave W Ns in around 1h 46m.

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