There are 4 ways to get from Sarasota to Cedar Rapids 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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane SRQ - CID
5h 47m$152–754Bus
- 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 Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
37h 7mBus, train
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
- Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2d 4hDrive 1,341.9 mi
- Drive from Sarasota to Cedar Rapidscar 1,341.9 mi
22h 31m$245–354
Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 22h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 7m.
The distance between Sarasota and Cedar Rapids is 1151 miles. The road distance is 1349.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 37h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Sarasota to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
Sarasota to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 7m.
Sarasota to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Cedar Rapids is 1h behind Sarasota. It is currently 5:00 PM in Sarasota and 4:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to GTC Bay 9 via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 37h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,600
- 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
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Cedar Rapids is 1350 miles. It takes approximately 22h 31m to drive from Sarasota to Cedar Rapids.
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