There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Sarasota by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane DCA - SRQ
4h 37m$124–658Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane IAD - SRQ
4h 36m$89–447Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
24h 50m$169–252Train, bus
- Take the train from Alexandria to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
27h 14m$567–923Drive 936.3 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Sarasotacar 936.3 mi
15h 53m$160–232Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane BWI - SRQ
5h 37m$104–563
Fairfax to Sarasota by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Sarasota is to bus which costs $160 - $260 and takes 24h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $85 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Ballston+Bay A, Washington Union Station, Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.
The distance between Fairfax and Sarasota is 882 miles. The road distance is 941.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 24h 50m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Fairfax to Sarasota, including transfers.
Fairfax to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 24h 50m.
Fairfax to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Sarasota is 942 miles. It takes approximately 15h 53m to drive from Fairfax to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 24h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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