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How to get fromBloomington to Sarasotaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane BMI - SRQ
    6h 58m
    $131–653

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    28h 32m
    $188–358

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    47h 50m
    $606–1,304

  4. Drive 1,125.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Sarasotacar car 1,125.5 mi
    19h 31m
    $206–297

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    6h 46m
    $199–879

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane STL - SRQ
    7h 13m
    $203–908

Bloomington to Sarasota by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 989.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 28h 32m.

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