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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Sarasota by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane CHO - SRQ
    4h 45m
    $108–451

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    23h 31m
    $147–235

  3. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    26h 29m

  4. Drive  859.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Sarasotacar car 859.3 mi
    15h 22m
    $157–227

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane DCA - SRQ
    6h 25m
    $190–793

Charlottesville to Sarasota by bus and foot (Flixbus)

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Duration23h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 796.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, Richmond, Richmond, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 23h 31m.

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