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How to get fromMelbourne to Sarasotaby car, train, bus, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Sarasota by car, train, bus, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Drive, train, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Melbourne to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 35m
    $49–87

  2. Drive 171.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne to Sarasotacar car 171.5 mi
    3h 13m
    $32–46

  3. Line 20 bus, shuttle, fly

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Square Mall to West New Haven Ave @ Goodwillbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne, FL - Mobil Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MCO - SRQ
    4h 58m
    $326–768

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne, FL - Mobil Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus Northbound
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    9h 9m
    $84–116

Melbourne to Sarasota by bus and shuttle

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Melbourne, FL, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Sarasota. However, you can drive to Kissimmee Amtrak Station, take the train to Tampa, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, walk to Tampa Bus Station, take the bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, walk to Cattlemen Transit Station, then take the line 01 bus to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Sarasota in around 3h 13m.

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