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

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane SAN - SRQ
    8h 22m
    $112–487

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus 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
    2d 14h
    $492–750

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3d 16h

  4. Drive  2,499.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Sarasotacar car 2,499.3 mi
    41h 27m
    $457–659

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    10h 37m
    $146–574

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    10h 47m
    $132–472

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SFO - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 33m
    $165–632

California to Sarasota by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$492Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,105.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 2d 14h.

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