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

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

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  1. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to Wilson Blvd @ N Kent Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane DCA - SRQ
    5h 11m
    $213–1,016

  2. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane IAD - SRQ
    5h 12m
    $123–616

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to Wilson Blvd @ N Kent Stbus bus 622
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    24h 9m
    $171–279

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to Wilson Blvd @ N Kent Stbus bus 622
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    28h 20m
    $349–737

  5. Drive 934.6 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Sarasotacar car 934.6 mi
    16h 5m
    $171–247

  6. Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane BWI - SRQ
    6h 10m
    $155–724

Gainesville to Sarasota by bus and subway

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration24h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 897.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Gainesville, VA, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St, Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 24h 9m.

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