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How to get fromAmelia Island to Sarasotaby plane, bus (Flixbus), taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Amelia Island to Sarasota by plane, bus (Flixbus), taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Jacksonville

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    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane JAX - SRQ
    4h 48m
    $162–631

  2. Drive 273.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amelia Island to Sarasotacar car 273.9 mi
    5h 2m
    $50–73

  3. Bus via Orlando

    1. Take the bus from Yulee Park & Ride to JRTC - Express Selectbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 44m
    $71–109

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Amelia Island to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 58m
    $183–293

  5. Drive to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Amelia Island to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)car car
    2. Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane BQK - SRQ
    6h 9m
    $111–568

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yulee Park & Ride to JRTC - Express Selectbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville to University of South Floridabus bus
    4. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus
    10h
    $70–111

  7. Bus via Wildwood

    1. Take the bus from Yulee Park & Ride to JRTC - Express Selectbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus bus
    12h 14m
    $120–169

  8. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Yulee Park & Ride to JRTC - Express Selectbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 15m
    $122–227

Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Amelia Island to Sarasota.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amelia Island to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Yulee Park & Ride, JRTC - Express Select, Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 9h 44m.

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