There are 7 ways to get from Sarasota to Buffalo 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 from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
best- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane SRQ - BUF
5h 16m$211–1,104Bus to Tampa, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane TPA - BUF
8h 48m$194–622Bus
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus
36h 3m$226–376Amtrak Thruway, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FLbus
- Take the train from Orlando to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalotrain
38h 13m$436–962Drive 1,272.1 mi
- Drive from Sarasota to Buffalocar 1,272.1 mi
21h 47m$233–336Drive, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from Sarasota to Lakeland Amtrak Stationcar
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
40h 17m$421–1,120Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
- Take the train from Tampa to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus 510
43h 40m$402–966
Sarasota to Buffalo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Buffalo is to bus which costs $220 - $380 and takes 36h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $210 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave and arriving at Buffalo via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 3m.
The distance between Sarasota and Buffalo is 1118 miles. The road distance is 1279.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 36h 3m and costs $220 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Sarasota to Buffalo, including transfers.
Sarasota to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $210 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $380 and takes 36h 3m.
Sarasota to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Buffalo is 1280 miles. It takes approximately 21h 47m to drive from Sarasota to Buffalo.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Buffalo via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 36h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Tampa to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Tampa to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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