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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Sarasota by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ROC - SRQ
    3h 35m
    $207–922

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus 231
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    35h 32m
    $233–411

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Orlandotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    37h 14m
    $444–1,064

  4. Drive 1,297.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Sarasotacar car 1,297.4 mi
    23h 16m
    $237–342

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    43h 42m
    $483–1,069

  6. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus bus 308 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus bus 530
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    45h 55m
    $450–1,095

Rochester to Sarasota by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration35h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,133 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, 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 to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Ithaca, Washington Union Station, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 35h 32m.

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