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How to get fromSarasota to Californiaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sarasota to California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SRQ - SAN
    8h 52m
    $242–1,006

  2. Bus to Tampa, fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane TPA - SFO
    10h 58m
    $222–1,234

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 14h
    $450–862

  4. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Sarasota to Lakeland Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 15h
    $1,272–2,737

  5. Drive 2,490.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sarasota to Los Angelescar car 2,490.2 mi
    41h 47m
    $455–657

  6. Bus to Tampa, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    10h 1m
    $404–974

  7. Bus to Tampa, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    10h 20m
    $228–832

Sarasota to California by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,106.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave to Los Angeles Union Station via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 14h.

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