There are 5 ways to get from Emerald Isle to Sarasota by taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak, 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.
Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane OAJ - SRQ
5h 59m$209–807Drive 728.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Emerald Isle to Sarasotacar 728.6 mi
13h 8m$133–193Bus
- Take the bus from Swansboro to Wilsonbus
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
23h 45m$170–262Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Havelock to Wilsonbus
- Take the train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
26h 36m$279–581Taxi to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)taxi
- Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane EWN - SRQ
7h 24m$219–807
Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emerald Isle to Sarasota is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald Isle to Sarasota is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald Isle to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Swansboro and arriving at Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Wilson Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.
The distance between Emerald Isle and Sarasota is 642 miles. The road distance is 732.9 miles.
The best way to get from Emerald Isle to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 23h 45m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Emerald Isle to Sarasota, including transfers.
Emerald Isle to Sarasota bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Swansboro station.
Emerald Isle to Sarasota bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald Isle to Sarasota is 733 miles. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Emerald Isle to Sarasota.
There are 3913+ hotels available in Sarasota.
What companies run services between Emerald Isle, NC, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Emerald Isle to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Swansboro, Wilson, Wilson Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 23h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Swansboro to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Havelock to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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