There are 6 ways to get from Sarasota to Florida by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), bus, 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, train
best- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Orlando (MCO)plane SRQ - MCO
- Take the train from Sand Lake Road to Church Streettrain
3h 31m$404–1,006Drive 239.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sarasota to Jacksonvillecar 239.3 mi
4h 33m$44–64Bus via Orlando (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2433 / ...
8h 43m$46–74Bus, train via Fruitville Rd @ Cattlemen Rd (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
10h 11m$82–196Bus
- Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus Miami
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2431
9h 3m$58–84Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
10h 19m$80–194
Sarasota to Florida by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Florida is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Florida is to fly and train which takes 3h 31m and costs $400 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Florida. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Sarasota and Florida is 125 miles. The road distance is 240.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Florida without a car is to bus via Orlando which takes 8h 43m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Sarasota to Florida, including transfers.
Sarasota to Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
Sarasota to Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Florida is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Sarasota to Florida.
There are 641+ hotels available in Florida.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Florida, USA?
You can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Newnan St + Ashley St via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–490
- Phone
- +1 855-724-5411
- [email protected]
- Website
- SunRail
Train from Sand Lake Road to Church Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SunRail
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- 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
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- $15–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- RedCoach
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