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There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Columbia by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane SRQ - CAE
    6h 26m
    $232–1,304

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus bus 44
    18h 23m
    $94–174

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    15h 21m
    $182–382

  4. Drive 527.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sarasota to Columbiacar car 527.4 mi
    9h 3m
    $97–139

  5. Bus to Tampa, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane TPA - CAE
    9h 32m
    $196–1,024

Sarasota to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave to Assembly Senate North via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station, Jacksonville, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 18h 23m.

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