What is the cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Athens is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sarasota to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Athens is to fly and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Sarasota and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Athens. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Euclid Ave and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, University of South Florida and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

How far is it from Sarasota to Athens?

The distance between Sarasota and Athens is 535 miles. The road distance is 520.9 miles.

How do I travel from Sarasota to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Sarasota to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 13h 41m and costs $95 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Sarasota to Athens?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Sarasota to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarasota to Athens bus from?

Sarasota to Athens bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station.

Where does the Sarasota to Athens bus arrive?

Sarasota to Athens bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.

Can I drive from Sarasota to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Athens is 521 miles. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Sarasota to Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sarasota to Athens?

Book your Sarasota to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 141+ hotels available in Athens.

Sarasota to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane SRQ - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
5h 43m
$135–662
Drive 517.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sarasota to Athenscar 517.9 mi
8h 59m
$95–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus
2. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus
13h 41m
$96–180
Bus to Tampa, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane TPA - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
9h 5m
$244–682
Bus via Gainesville
1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
2. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus
18h 25m
$142–252
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
2. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Athens Transit Centerbus
19h 47m
$168–324

Sarasota to Athens by bus

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Distance: 531.4 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Euclid Ave to Athens Transit Center via Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, University of South Florida, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 13h 41m.

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