There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MSP - SRQ
4h 49m$132–654Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago 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
38h 59m$269–463Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2d 6hDrive 1,585.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Sarasotacar 1,585.8 mi
26h 54m$271–392
Minneapolis to Sarasota by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Sarasota is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 26h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 59m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Sarasota is 1367 miles. The road distance is 1595 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 38h 59m and costs $260 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Minneapolis to Sarasota, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Sarasota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $470 and takes 38h 59m.
Minneapolis to Sarasota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Sarasota is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 6:27 AM in Minneapolis and 7:27 AM in Sarasota.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 38h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Sarasota is 1595 miles. It takes approximately 26h 54m to drive from Minneapolis to Sarasota.
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