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Trip Overview

The average bus between Anna Maria Island and Universal Orlando takes 11h 4m and the fastest bus takes 7h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Anna Maria Island to Universal Orlando. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 4m
Duration
212 mi
Distance
$34
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Anna Maria Island to Universal Orlando bus times

Buses run twice daily between Anna Maria Island and Universal Orlando. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Anna Maria Island is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Universal Orlando at 5:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Downtown Station and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USALynx Central Florida Transport8h 12m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USALynx Central Florida Transport12h 44m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USALynx Central Florida Transport8h 12m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USALynx Central Florida Transport12h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USALynx Central Florida Transport7h 46m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USALynx Central Florida Transport12h 54m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USALynx Central Florida Transport21h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USALynx Central Florida Transport8h 12m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USALynx Central Florida Transport12h 44m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USALynx Central Florida Transport8h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Manatee County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitSarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USALynx Central Florida Transport8h 12m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Anna Maria Island to Universal Orlando? 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 Universal Orlando.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 212.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Gulf Dr/42Nd St to Universal Orlando via Downtown Station, 13Th St W @ 6Th Ave W Ns, Downtown Transfer Station, Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando, Florida Mall, and Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way in around 8h 32m.

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