There are 5 ways to get from Saint Simons Island to Sarasota by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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 Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
best- Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane BQK - SRQ
4h 47m$111–441Drive 315.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Simons Island to Sarasotacar 315.4 mi
5h 42m$53–76Bus (Flixbus)
- 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 15m$100–141Bus, 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
11h 27m$210–316Drive 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 34m$88–461
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 $50 - $75 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Simons Island to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Simons Island to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Brunswick and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Saint Simons Island and Sarasota is 299 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 15m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 15m.
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?
Delta flies from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Simons Island to Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Brunswick, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Savannah to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Savannah to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Savannah to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Savannah to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- 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 15m
- 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 Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
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