There are 5 ways to get from Orlando to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
4h 9m$26–37Drive 128.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orlando to Sarasotacar 128.4 mi
2h 15m$23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
5h 18m$64–96Fly
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MCO - SRQ
2h 36m$37–274Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 50m
Orlando to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Sarasota is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando to Sarasota is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Orlando Bus Station and arriving at Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Orlando and Sarasota is 154 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Orlando to Sarasota, including transfers.
Orlando to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
The best way to get from Orlando to Sarasota is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $35 - $280 and takes 2h 36m.
Orlando to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Sarasota is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Orlando to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Orlando, FL to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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