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How to get fromSarasota to Cumberland Islandby bus, train, taxi, ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sarasota to Cumberland Island by bus, train, taxi, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Saint Marystaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    11h 59m
    $210–334

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    12h 4m
    $128–182

  3. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jacksonville, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane SRQ - JAX
    2. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    10h 51m
    $172–602

  4. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Orlando, train, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SRQ - MCO
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Saint Marystaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    10h 19m
    $439–956

  5. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane plane SRQ - BQK
    2. Take the bus from Brunswick to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    12h 30m
    $202–628

  6. Bus to Tampa, fly to Jacksonville, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane TPA - JAX
    3. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    14h 5m
    $416–774

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 363.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Cumberland Island, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sarasota to Cumberland Island. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Cattlemen Transit Station, walk to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, take the bus to Tampa Bus Station, walk to Marion Transit Center, take the line 400 bus to Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, walk to Tampa, take the train to Jacksonville, take the taxi to Saint Marys, then take the ferry to Cumberland Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ Fletcher Ave to Cumberland Island via Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, University of South Florida, Gainesville, Jacksonville, JRTC - Express Select, Yulee Park & Ride, and Saint Marys in around 12h 4m.

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