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How to get fromFlorida to Sarasotaby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Florida to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus Tallahassee
    8h 9m
    $59–84

  2. Drive  239.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Sarasotacar car 239.6 mi
    4h 32m
    $44–64

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 33m
    $81–171

  4. Bus via Orlando (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    9h 12m
    $47–75

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus bus Houston
    10h 42m
    $89–127

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    10h 43m
    $77–164

Florida to Sarasota by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Florida, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Fruitville Rd @ Halton Pl via Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, UF Health Archer Road, University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, and Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr in around 8h 9m.

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