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How to get fromMadison to Sarasotaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MSN - SRQ
    6h 40m
    $102–484

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ORD - SRQ
    7h 16m
    $99–442

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    35h 16m
    $228–403

  4. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    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
    2d 1h

  5. Drive  1,323.8 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Sarasotacar car 1,323.8 mi
    22h 47m
    $242–349

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    8h 23m
    $138–662

Madison to Sarasota by bus and foot

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Duration35h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,167.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 35h 16m.

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