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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 (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 11m
    $39–62

  2. 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 38m
    $82–174

  3. Drive 239.6 mi

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

  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 5m
    $43–75

  5. Bus via Wildwood

    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 56m
    $94–132

  6. 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 56m
    $88–183

Florida to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 271.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Gainesville, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 8h 11m.

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