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

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MIA - SRQ
    3h 33m
    $54–368

  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
    6h 23m
    $34–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus Miami
    6h 17m
    $54–105

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    8h 32m
    $91–177

  5. Drive 204.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasotacar car 204.4 mi
    3h 37m
    $38–54

  6. 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
    7h 11m
    $126–575

Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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 $50–100 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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