There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Sarasota by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane ATL - SRQ
4h 59m$138–608Drive 518.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Athens to Sarasotacar 518.8 mi
8h 56m$95–137Bus
- Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Floridabus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
13h 52m$98–180Bus via Gainesville
- Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
18h 3m$146–249Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
20h 3m$174–321
Athens to Sarasota by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Sarasota is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Sarasota is to bus and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Athens Transit Center and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Atlanta Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr and Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
The distance between Athens and Sarasota is 536 miles. The road distance is 521.8 miles.
The best way to get from Athens to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 13h 52m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Athens to Sarasota, including transfers.
Athens to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Athens Transit Center station.
Athens to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Sarasota is 522 miles. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Athens to Sarasota.
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What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Atlanta Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, and Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr in around 13h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (706) 612-1155
- [email protected]
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/athens/
Bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/athens/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Athens Transit Center to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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