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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Sarasotaby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Sarasota by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MRY - SRQ
    8h 33m
    $404–1,272

  2. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane SJC - SRQ
    10h 18m
    $266–1,125

  3. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4d 6h
    $1,349–2,886

  4. Drive 2,784.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Sarasotacar car 2,784.2 mi
    47h 21m
    $509–734

  5. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane OAK - SRQ
    11h 14m
    $284–1,145

Santa Cruz to Sarasota by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,420.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Sarasota. However, you can take the taxi to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), walk to Airport Cir @ Bradenton Connector Ns, then take the bus to Downtown Transfer Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front to Fruitville Rd @ Halton Pl via Diridon Station, San Jose, Emeryville, Chicago Union Station, Tampa, Tampa Union Station, Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop, and Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr in around 4d 6h.

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