There are 7 ways to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sarasota by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane JAX - SRQ
4h 12m$104–589Drive 253 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sarasotacar 253 mi
4h 33m$47–67Bus via Orlando (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
10h 2m$48–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
12h 14m$89–189Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Sarasota253 mi
4h 33mBus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to University of South Floridabus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
10h 18m$47–87Bus via Wildwood
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus Houston
12h 33m$100–145
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sarasota is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Jia and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Sarasota is 230 miles. The road distance is 254.4 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sarasota without a car is to bus via Orlando which takes 10h 2m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sarasota, including transfers.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Orlando, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 10h 2m.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sarasota is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Jacksonville Airport (JAX), USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jia to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 10h 2m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Wildwood to Bradenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Sarasota
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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