There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Sarasota by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Richmond International Airport
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane RIC - SRQ
4h 41m$130–752Bus (Flixbus)
- 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
19h 42m$139–228Train, 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
25h 22m$295–622Drive 838.2 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Sarasotacar 838.2 mi
14h 10m$153–221Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane DCA - SRQ
6h 43m$235–1,175
Richmond to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Sarasota is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 19h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 42m.
The distance between Richmond and Sarasota is 785 miles. The road distance is 843.1 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 19h 42m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Richmond to Sarasota, including transfers.
Richmond to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 19h 42m.
Richmond to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Sarasota is 843 miles. It takes approximately 14h 10m to drive from Richmond to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, 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 Richmond to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 19h 42m.
- 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
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
- 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
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- 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
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- 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
- $280–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- $22–40
- 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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