There are 4 ways to get from Sarasota to Asheville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane SRQ - AVL
4h 32m$81–462Bus
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus
22h 57m$156–286Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
- Take the train from Tampa to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus
26h 54m$290–588Drive 678.2 mi
- Drive from Sarasota to Ashevillecar 678.2 mi
11h 38m$124–179
Sarasota to Asheville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Asheville is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Asheville is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $80 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Asheville. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave and arriving at Asheville, NC via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 57m.
The distance between Sarasota and Asheville is 579 miles. The road distance is 682.2 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Asheville without a car is to bus which takes 22h 57m and costs $150 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Sarasota to Asheville, including transfers.
Sarasota to Asheville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Asheville is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $80 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 22h 57m.
Sarasota to Asheville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Asheville is 682 miles. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Sarasota to Asheville.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?
Allegiant Air, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave to Asheville, NC via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station, and Raleigh Bus Station in around 22h 57m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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