There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, 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 from John Glenn Columbus International Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane CMH - SRQ
4h 32m$162–855Fly from Rickenbacker International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane LCK - SRQ
3h 7m$150–688Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
26h 32m$172–310Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
39h 34m$462–983Drive 1,039.6 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Sarasotacar 1,039.6 mi
17h 56m$190–274Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Columbus to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Floridabus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
30h 25m$186–338
Columbus to Sarasota by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Sarasota is to bus which costs $170 - $310 and takes 26h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Sarasota is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Columbus - Mound St and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Charlotte Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 32m.
The distance between Columbus and Sarasota is 897 miles. The road distance is 1045.6 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 26h 32m and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Columbus to Sarasota, including transfers.
Columbus to Sarasota bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Columbus - Mound St station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 26h 32m.
Columbus to Sarasota bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Sarasota is 1046 miles. It takes approximately 17h 56m to drive from Columbus to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus - Mound St to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Charlotte Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 26h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Rickenbacker International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- 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
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- RedCoach
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