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How to get fromOkeechobee to Sarasotaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Okeechobee to Sarasota by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 36m
    $54–105

  2. Drive  110.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Okeechobee to Sarasotacar car 110.4 mi
    2h 19m
    $21–30

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway via Lakeland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 37m
    $56–104

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    6h 47m
    $49–97

Okeechobee to Sarasota by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Okeechobee to Sarasota. However, you can take the train to Tampa, walk to Tampa Union Station, take the bus to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop, walk to Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr, then take the line 01 bus to Fruitville Rd @ Halton Pl. Alternatively, you can take a train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Lakeland, Departure 91 North Arrival 92 South, Fl (To/From Points South), Lakeland, Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop, and Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr in around 6h 37m.

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