There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MSP - SRQ
4h 51m$232–1,104Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane RST - SRQ
9h 33m$181–889Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
2d$330–523Train, 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 6h$591–1,370Drive 1,585.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Sarasotacar 1,585.8 mi
26h 54m$290–418Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane DLH - SRQ
7h 48m$201–904
Minnesota to Sarasota by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Sarasota is to drive which costs $280 - $420 and takes 26h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $230 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Minnesota and Sarasota is 1367 miles. The road distance is 1595 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Minnesota to Sarasota, including transfers.
Minnesota to Sarasota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $230 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 2 days 0h.
Minnesota to Sarasota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Sarasota is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 5:44 PM in Minnesota and 6:44 PM in Sarasota.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 2d.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Rochester to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Sarasota is 1595 miles. It takes approximately 26h 54m to drive from Minnesota to Sarasota.
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