There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Florence by plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 Florence Regional Airport (FLO)plane SRQ - FLO
6h 51m$100–494Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Florencebus FlixBus N2472
14h 13m$110–190Amtrak Thruway, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FLbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Orlando to Florence Stationtrain Silver Meteor
16h 10m$202–406Drive 545.7 mi
- Drive from Sarasota to Florencecar 545.7 mi
9h 21m$100–144Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Florence Stationtrain
16h 47m$198–414
Sarasota to Florence by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Florence is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Florence is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Florence. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave and arriving at Florence via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
The distance between Sarasota and Florence is 511 miles. The road distance is 548.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Florence without a car is to bus which takes 14h 13m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Sarasota to Florence, including transfers.
Sarasota to Florence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Florence is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 14h 13m.
Sarasota to Florence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Florence is 549 miles. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Sarasota to Florence.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Florence, SC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Florence Regional Airport (FLO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave to Florence via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station, and Florence in around 14h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Florence Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Florence Regional Airport via Miami, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Orlando to Florence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Florence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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