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How to get fromRoanoke to Sarasotaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ROA - SRQ
    6h 2m
    $124–706

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    25h 50m
    $161–250

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Cary to Tampatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    27h 40m
    $244–584

  4. Drive  781.8 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Sarasotacar car 781.8 mi
    14h 6m
    $143–207

  5. Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane LYH - SRQ
    10h 27m
    $135–734

Roanoke to Sarasota by bus and foot

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Duration25h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond, Richmond, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 25h 50m.

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