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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus Tallahassee
    5h 8m
    $47–86

  2. Drive 179 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Sarasotacar car 179 mi
    3h 3m
    $33–48

  3. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane GNV - SRQ
    5h 36m
    $82–464

  4. Bus via University

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to University of South Floridabus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus Tallahassee / ...
    5h 30m
    $37–62

  5. Bus to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MCO - SRQ
    4h 45m
    $301–758

Gainesville to Sarasota by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

RedCoach operates a bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 5 times a day.

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