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How to get fromSarasota to Gainesvilleby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Gainesville by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SRQ - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    5h 51m
    $142–746

  2. Drive 551 mi

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    1. Drive from Sarasota to Gainesvillecar car 551 mi
    9h 11m
    $101–146

  3. Bus

    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 Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    13h 47m
    $104–180

  4. Bus to Tampa, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane TPA - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 13m
    $250–768

  5. Bus via Gainesville

    1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    17h 31m
    $116–222

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ Fletcher Ave to Gainesville via Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, University of South Florida, Atlanta Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 13h 47m.

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