There are 6 ways to get from Sarasota to Columbus 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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
best- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane SRQ - CMH
4h 46m$182–904Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)plane SRQ - LCK
3h 53m$150–692Bus
- Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Columbusbus
27h 34m$182–342Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
- Take the train from Tampa to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus
44h 8m$522–1,172Drive 1,040 mi
- Drive from Sarasota to Columbuscar 1,040 mi
18h$190–275Bus to Tampa, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane TPA - CMH
8h 13m$266–1,024
Sarasota to Columbus by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Columbus is to bus which costs $180 - $350 and takes 27h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Columbus is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ Fletcher Ave and arriving at Columbus via Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, University of South Florida and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 34m.
The distance between Sarasota and Columbus is 897 miles. The road distance is 1046.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 27h 34m and costs $180 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Sarasota to Columbus, including transfers.
Sarasota to Columbus bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Columbus is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $350 and takes 27h 34m.
Sarasota to Columbus bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Columbus is 1046 miles. It takes approximately 18h to drive from Sarasota to Columbus.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ Fletcher Ave to Columbus via Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, University of South Florida, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–700
Flights from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of South Florida to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- 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
- $10–17
- 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 Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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