There are 2 ways to get from Lakeland to Sarasota by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Lakeland to Sarasota by bus (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Sarasota is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Sarasota is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Lakeland and Sarasota is 108 miles. The road distance is 79 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Sarasota without a car is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Lakeland to Sarasota, including transfers.
Lakeland to Sarasota bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.
Lakeland to Sarasota bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Sarasota is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Lakeland to Sarasota.
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What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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