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How to get fromPalatka to Sarasotaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Palatka to Sarasota by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 5m

  2. Drive  199.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palatka to Sarasotacar car 199.2 mi
    3h 38m
    $37–53

  3. Train, bus via Orlando

    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    8h 19m
    $74–111

  4. Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Palatka to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane GNV - SRQ
    4h 58m
    $226–590

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    8h 16m
    $116–174

  6. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MCO - SRQ
    5h 43m
    $86–349

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Palatka 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 Palatka Station to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Winter Park Amtrak Station, W Morse Blvd & S New York Ave, N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, N John Young Pkwy & Business Center Blvd, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 8h 19m.

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