There are 3 ways to get from Lake Placid to Sarasota by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lake Placid to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0740s
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
6h 32m$28–50Drive 82.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Placid to Sarasotacar 82.2 mi
1h 51m$15–22Bus, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Lake Placid to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0740s
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 21m$44–68
Lake Placid to Sarasota by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Placid to Sarasota is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Placid to Sarasota is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Placid to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Lake Placid and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Tampa Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Lake Placid and Sarasota is 191 miles. The road distance is 82.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Placid to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Lake Placid to Sarasota, including transfers.
Lake Placid to Sarasota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lake Placid station.
Lake Placid to Sarasota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Placid to Sarasota is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Lake Placid to Sarasota.
There are 3062+ hotels available in Sarasota.
What companies run services between Lake Placid, FL, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Lake Placid to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 6h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lake Placid to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lake Placid to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- 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
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