There are 7 ways to get from Saint Simons Island to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Brunswick to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2434
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
9h 33m$100–141Drive 315.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Simons Island to Sarasotacar 315.4 mi
5h 42m$58–84Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Brunswick to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
12h 39mFly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
- Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane BQK - SRQ
5h 57m$111–451Bus via Jacksonville
- Take the bus from Brunswick to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus
12h 45mBus, train
- Take the bus from Brunswick to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
12h 49m$201–305Drive to Savannah, fly
- Drive from Saint Simons Island to Savannah (SAV)car
- Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane SAV - SRQ
5h 52m$110–573
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Simons Island to Sarasota is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Simons Island to Sarasota is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Simons Island to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Brunswick and arriving at Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Saint Simons Island and Sarasota is 374 miles. The road distance is 317.2 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Simons Island to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 9h 33m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Saint Simons Island to Sarasota, including transfers.
Saint Simons Island to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Saint Simons Island to Sarasota is to bus which takes 9h 33m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $460 and takes 5h 57m.
Saint Simons Island to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Simons Island to Sarasota is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Saint Simons Island to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Saint Simons Island, GA, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Saint Simons Island to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Brunswick, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 5 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Savannah to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Savannah to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Savannah to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Savannah to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Brunswick to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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
Bus from Brunswick to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Brunswick to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Brunswick to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- 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
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Brunswick to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Brunswick to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Brunswick to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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 Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Wildwood to Bradenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 3926+ hotels available in Sarasota.








