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There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Orlando (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2434 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    7h 31m
    $48–70

  2. Drive  239.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Sarasotacar car 239.6 mi
    4h 32m
    $41–60

  3. 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
    8h 49m
    $158–245

  4. Fly from Jacksonville

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane JAX - SRQ
    5h 51m
    $57–335

  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 10m
    $60–85

  6. Bus to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MCO - SRQ
    6h 52m
    $61–309

Jacksonville to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 3 hours.

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