What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Sarasota?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Sarasota is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 21h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Sarasota?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Sarasota is to bus and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $180 - $750.

How far is it from East Lansing to Sarasota?

The distance between East Lansing and Sarasota is 1125 miles. The road distance is 1222.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Sarasota without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 33h 7m and costs $250 - $460.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Sarasota?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from East Lansing to Sarasota, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Sarasota bus from?

East Lansing to Sarasota bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Where does the East Lansing to Sarasota bus arrive?

East Lansing to Sarasota bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Sarasota?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Sarasota is 1223 miles. It takes approximately 21h 46m to drive from East Lansing to Sarasota.

Where can I stay near Sarasota?

There are 3472+ hotels available in Sarasota.

East Lansing to Sarasota - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Sarasota?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, Atlanta Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr and Fruitville Rd @ N Cattlemen Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 7m.

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Sarasota by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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Bus to Detroit, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane DTW - SRQ
6h 19m
$170–832
Bus to Detroit, fly to Tampa, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA)plane DTW - TPA
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
9h 42m
$152–849
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Floridabus
4. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
33h 7m
$253–456
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the train from Toledo to Tampatrain
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
45h 31m
$570–1,207
Drive 1,215.4 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Sarasotacar 1,215.4 mi
21h 46m
$222–321
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane FNT - SRQ
5h 24m
$185–721

East Lansing to Sarasota by bus

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33h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,118.1 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, Atlanta Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, and Fruitville Rd @ N Cattlemen Rd in around 33h 7m.

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