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

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

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Drive from Tampa to Siesta Beachcar car
    8h 11m
    $77–189

  2. Bus via Orlando (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    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
    8h 51m
    $45–69

  3. Drive  246.6 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Siesta Beachcar car 246.6 mi
    4h 45m
    $45–65

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane JAX - SRQ
    6h 22m
    $59–347

  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
    9h 1m
    $61–86

  6. 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
    11h 25m
    $86–199

  7. 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
    11h 29m
    $86–124

Jacksonville to Siesta Beach by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Siesta Beach, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Beach Rd @ Beach Way Dr via Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 3 hours.

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