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How to get fromCharleston to Sarasotaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Sarasota by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane CHS - SRQ
    5h 41m
    $101–523

  2. Drive 477.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Sarasotacar car 477.6 mi
    8h 29m
    $88–126

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    14h 54m
    $197–389

  4. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CHS - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 28m
    $158–354

  5. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 49m
    $176–341

Charleston to Sarasota by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours.

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