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

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There are 5 ways to get from Florida to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    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
    8h 50m
    $49–85

  2. Drive 239.6 mi

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

  3. 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
    9h 57m
    $91–183

  4. 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
    $99–142

  5. 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
    $101–200

Florida to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar27Weekly Buses
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 8h 50m.

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