There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Sarasota by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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 Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane SDF - SRQ
3h 58m$92–495Bus 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
21h 49m$158–261Drive 878.1 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Sarasotacar 878.1 mi
15h 46m$156–225Drive to Covington, fly
- Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane CVG - SRQ
4h 15m$147–776Bus
- 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$202–310
Louisville to Sarasota by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Sarasota is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Sarasota is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.
The distance between Louisville and Sarasota is 787 miles. The road distance is 883.2 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Sarasota without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 21h 49m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Louisville to Sarasota, including transfers.
Louisville to Sarasota bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Louisville to Sarasota is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 21h 49m.
Louisville to Sarasota bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Sarasota is 883 miles. It takes approximately 15h 46m to drive from Louisville to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 21h 49m.
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Covington to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, Monday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Covington to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Covington to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Covington to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Covington to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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