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How to get fromIowa City to Sarasotaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane CID - SRQ
    4h 47m
    $291–1,295

  2. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MLI - SRQ
    8h 36m
    $150–671

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Floridabus bus
    4. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus
    31h 53m
    $234–440

  4. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    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 2h
    $611–1,307

  5. Drive 1,301.8 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Sarasotacar car 1,301.8 mi
    22h 29m
    $238–344

Iowa City to Sarasota by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,158.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iowa City to Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, and Fruitville Rd @ N Cattlemen Rd in around 31h 53m.

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