There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
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Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport
best- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane OAJ - SRQ
4h 56m$142–640Drive 702.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville to Sarasotacar 702.9 mi
12h 29m$129–186Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
21h 32m$140–241Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
26h 13m$271–553Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane ILM - SRQ
6h 24m$131–634Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway via North Charleston
- Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
24h 1m$205–376
Jacksonville to Sarasota by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Sarasota is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville Bus Stop and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 32m.
The distance between Jacksonville and Sarasota is 616 miles. The road distance is 707 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 21h 32m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Jacksonville to Sarasota, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Sarasota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jacksonville Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 21h 32m.
Jacksonville to Sarasota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Sarasota is 707 miles. It takes approximately 12h 29m to drive from Jacksonville to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, NC, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 21h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Myrtle Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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