There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Franklin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
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 Nashville (BNA)plane SRQ - BNA
3h 41m$175–786Drive 746.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sarasota to Franklincar 746.7 mi
12h 35m$137–197Bus
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
18h 46m$176–272Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead to Omni Nashville Hotelbus
19h 16m$286–372Bus #2
- Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to Tallahassee, FLbus Miami
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0115
21h 58m$206–316
Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Franklin is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.
The distance between Sarasota and Franklin is 682 miles. The road distance is 751 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 18h 46m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Sarasota to Franklin, including transfers.
Sarasota to Franklin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 18h 46m.
Sarasota to Franklin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Franklin is 1h behind Sarasota. It is currently 5:37 AM in Sarasota and 4:37 AM in Franklin.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Franklin via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 18h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Nashville via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- 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
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Franklin is 751 miles. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Sarasota to Franklin.
There are 192+ hotels available in Franklin.