There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Sarasota by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane CHO - SRQ
5h 20m$153–691Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
23h 24m$133–235Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
26h 52m$291–657Drive 859.3 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Sarasotacar 859.3 mi
15h 22m$157–227
Charlottesville to Sarasota by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Sarasota is to bus which costs $130 - $240 and takes 23h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Sarasota is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Charlottesville, Richmond, Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 24m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Sarasota is 801 miles. The road distance is 864.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 23h 24m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Charlottesville to Sarasota, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Sarasota is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 23h 24m.
Charlottesville to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Sarasota is 864 miles. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Charlottesville to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, Richmond, Richmond, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 23h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Charlottesville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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