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

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There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to Sarasota by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Detroit, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane DTW - SRQ
    6h 11m
    $130–684

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    33h 54m
    $218–369

  3. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    46h 1m

  4. Drive  1,215.4 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Sarasotacar car 1,215.4 mi
    21h 46m
    $222–321

  5. Train to Bishop International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane FNT - SRQ
    6h 28m
    $157–563

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane DTW - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    10h 14m
    $143–701

  7. Train to Bishop International Airport, fly to Punta Gorda Airport, line 09 bus, line 17 bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane plane FNT - PGD
    3. Take the bus from North Port City Hall And Park And Ride to Venice Train Depotbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Venice Train Depot to S Osprey Ave @ Morrill Stbus bus
    9h 22m
    $209–638

East Lansing to Sarasota by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration33h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,120.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from East Lansing to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Detroit Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 33h 54m.

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