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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sarasota and Tampa takes 2h 24m and the fastest bus takes 1h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sarasota to Tampa. 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 24m
Duration
69 mi
Distance
$12
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Sarasota to Tampa bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Sarasota and Tampa. The earliest departure is at 11:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sarasota is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Tampa at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Cattlemen Transit Station and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 29m • 1 change
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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 25m • 1 change
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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 26m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 29m • 1 change
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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 25m • 1 change
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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 26m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA1h 56m • 1 change
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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 26m • 1 change
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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 26m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 1m • 1 change
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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 31m • 1 change
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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 31m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 29m • 1 change
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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 25m • 1 change
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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 26m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 29m • 1 change
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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 25m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 29m • 1 change
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    Sarasota County Area TransitFlixbus USA2h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sarasota to Tampa? 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.

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  • Distance: 69.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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