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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, bus

    best
    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
    7h 35m
    $73–140

  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 13m
    $56–100

  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
    5h 15m
    $231–640

  5. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    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 29m
    $83–156

  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 47m
    $302–763

Palatka to Sarasota by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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 Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, walk to Tampa Bus Station, take the bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, walk to Cattlemen Transit Station, then take the line 01 bus to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatka Station to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson 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 13m.

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