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How to get fromSarasota to Crystal Riverby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Sarasota to Crystal River by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to Ocala, FLbus bus Miami / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ocala to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    4h 36m
    $142–206

  2. Drive 119 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sarasota to Crystal Rivercar car 119 mi
    2h 31m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brooksville Wawashuttle bus Tpa
    3. Take the taxi from Brooksville Wawa to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 53m
    $148–200

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 181.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Crystal River, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sarasota to Crystal River. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, walk to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, take the bus to Ocala, FL, then take the taxi to Crystal River. Alternatively, you can drive from Sarasota to Crystal River in around 2h 31m.

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