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How to get fromJacksonville to Sarasotaby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Jacksonville to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Orlando (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    7h 59m
    $46–69

  2. Drive  239.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Sarasotacar car 239.6 mi
    4h 32m
    $44–64

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 33m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane JAX - SRQ
    5h 34m
    $57–355

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus Tallahassee
    8h 9m
    $60–85

  6. Bus via Wildwood

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus bus Houston
    10h 40m

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    10h 42m
    $147–234

Jacksonville to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 3 hours.

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