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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane LAX - SRQ
    8h 22m
    $108–465

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Bradentonbus bus
    2d 8h
    $470–659

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3d 16h

  4. Drive  2,499.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Sarasotacar car 2,499.3 mi
    41h 23m
    $428–617

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ONT - SRQ
    8h 47m
    $163–686

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane BUR - SRQ
    9h 44m
    $137–611

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane LGB - SRQ
    11h 24m
    $216–958

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    10h 3m
    $180–480

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,189 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Downtown Transfer Station via Ft Worth Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Bradenton, Manatee Ave E/26Th St E, Downtown Station, and 13Th St W @ 6Th Ave W Ns in around 2d 8h.

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