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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Sarasotaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Sarasota by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane GRR - SRQ
    5h 40m
    $99–466

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    34h 46m

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 1h

  4. Drive  1,225.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Sarasotacar car 1,225.9 mi
    22h 35m
    $217–313

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    9h 4m
    $219–756

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,103.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 34h 46m.

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