There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane CAE - SRQ
4h 35m$248–1,236Drive 511.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lexington to Sarasotacar 511.3 mi
9h 50m$94–135Bus via Orlando
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
18h 20m$161–264Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to University of South Floridabus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
18h 36m$160–266Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Laurel Sumter East to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain
- Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
21h 48m$239–448Bus, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
22h 6m$211–337
Columbia (CAE) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Sarasota is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lexington to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $240 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Lexington to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Columbia, SC and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Camden, Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
The distance between Lexington and Sarasota is 480 miles. The road distance is 514.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lexington to Sarasota without a car is to bus via Orlando which takes 18h 20m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Lexington to Sarasota, including transfers.
Lexington to Sarasota bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
The best way to get from Lexington to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $240 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Orlando, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 18h 20m.
Lexington to Sarasota bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Sarasota is 514 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Lexington to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Lexington, SC, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Columbia, SC, Camden, Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 18h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Columbia to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Columbia to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Columbia to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Camden to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Camden to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Camden to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gainesville to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Laurel Sumter East to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Orlando, FL to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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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