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How to get fromFort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasotaby bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus Miami
    4h 52m
    $55–104

  2. Bus via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    5h 2m
    $34–55

  3. Drive 206.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasotacar car 206.7 mi
    3h 37m
    $38–55

  4. Bus to Miami International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MIA - SRQ
    3h 16m
    $57–375

  5. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane FLL - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    5h 48m
    $125–533

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

RedCoach operates a bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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