What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Sarasota?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Sarasota is to fly and bus which costs $180 - $700 and takes 9h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Sarasota?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Sarasota is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $210 - $900.

How far is it from San Diego to Sarasota?

The distance between San Diego and Sarasota is 2115 miles. The road distance is 2463.7 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Sarasota without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Sarasota without a car is to train and Amtrak Thruway which takes 3 days 19h and costs $1,300 - $2,800.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Sarasota?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from San Diego to Sarasota, including transfers.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Sarasota?

Sarasota is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 5:14 AM in San Diego and 8:14 AM in Sarasota.

Can I drive from San Diego to Sarasota?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Sarasota is 2464 miles. It takes approximately 39h 40m to drive from San Diego to Sarasota.

Where can I stay near Sarasota?

There are 3603+ hotels available in Sarasota.

San Diego to Sarasota - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and Amtrak Thruway

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Sarasota by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane SAN - SRQ
7h 15m
$218–857
Fly to Tampa, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane SAN - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
9h 22m
$180–672
Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
4. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3d 19h
$1,306–2,804
Drive 2,449.4 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Sarasotacar 2,449.4 mi
39h 40m
$447–646
Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Orlandotrain
5. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
4d 6h
$1,106–2,415

San Diego to Sarasota by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

3d 19hAverage Duration

$1,306Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,102.3 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours.

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