There are 4 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane RIC - SRQ
2h 56m$139–713Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
21h 30m$133–227Train, bus
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
27h 22m$287–627Drive 836.8 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasotacar 836.8 mi
14h 8m$153–221
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 21h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Richmond, Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Sarasota is 774 miles. The road distance is 841.7 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 21h 30m.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota is 842 miles. It takes approximately 14h 8m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ric Airport to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Broad + 17Th, Richmond, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 21h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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