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How to get fromSanta Monica to Sarasotaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane LAX - SRQ
    8h 51m
    $111–465

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gulfport to Bradentonbus bus
    2d 13h
    $1,284–1,949

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2d 16h
    $502–777

  4. Drive  2,513.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Sarasotacar car 2,513.4 mi
    41h 41m
    $445–642

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane BUR - SRQ
    11h 14m
    $134–556

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    10h 34m
    $123–460

Santa Monica to Sarasota by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,186.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 2d 16h.

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