There are 5 ways to get from Kentucky to Sarasota by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Blue Grass Airport
best- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane LEX - SRQ
2h 33m$106–449Bus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
22h 11m$202–300Drive 878.1 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Sarasotacar 878.1 mi
15h 46m$161–232Fly from Covington
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane CVG - SRQ
4h 8m$132–704Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
22h 29m$160–258
Kentucky to Sarasota by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Sarasota is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Sarasota is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $100 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Nashville Bus Station, C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 21, Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field and Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.
The distance between Kentucky and Sarasota is 766 miles. The road distance is 883.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 22h 11m and costs $200 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Kentucky to Sarasota, including transfers.
Kentucky to Sarasota bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Sarasota is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $100 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $300 and takes 22h 11m.
Kentucky to Sarasota bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Sarasota is 883 miles. It takes approximately 15h 46m to drive from Kentucky to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Allegiant Air, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Nashville Bus Station, C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 21, Varsity at Saint Agustine, Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, and Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr in around 22h 11m.
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Covington to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, Monday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Covington to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Covington to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Covington to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Louisville, KY to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- 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
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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