There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Sarasota by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane ROC - SRQ
3h 31m$157–722Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
33h 24m$248–386Train, Amtrak Thruway via New York
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Orlandotrain
- Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
36h 51mDrive 1,298.4 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Sarasotacar 1,298.4 mi
23h 13m$230–332Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
43h 37mBus, train, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus 308 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
45h 32m
Rochester to Sarasota by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Sarasota is to drive which costs $220 - $340 and takes 23h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Sarasota is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Newark Penn Station, Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 24m.
The distance between Rochester and Sarasota is 1140 miles. The road distance is 1306 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 33h 24m and costs $240 - $390.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Rochester to Sarasota, including transfers.
Rochester to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Sarasota is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $390 and takes 33h 24m.
Rochester to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Sarasota is 1306 miles. It takes approximately 23h 13m to drive from Rochester to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Allegiant Air, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Newark Penn Station, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 33h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Rochester to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Rochester to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–170
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–260
- 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
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Orlando, FL to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Buffalo
- Saver
- $19–45
- Flexible
- $39–45
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pa
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
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