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

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Sarasota by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane CAE - SRQ
    5h 47m
    $222–1,204

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    17h 41m
    $94–174

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    15h 36m
    $183–366

  4. Drive 527.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Sarasotacar car 527.2 mi
    9h 3m
    $97–139

Columbia to Sarasota by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 477.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 17h 41m.

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