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How to get fromSarasota to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SRQ - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $283–1,206

  2. Drive 1,011.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sarasota to Galvestoncar car 1,011.8 mi
    17h 45m
    $185–267

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to Tallahassee, FLbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    27h 21m
    $274–486

  4. Bus to Tampa, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane TPA - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 59m
    $356–728

  5. Bus, taxi via Tampa

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    28h 13m
    $238–414

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 838.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sarasota to Galveston. However, you can take the bus to Airport Cir @ Bradenton Connector Ns, walk to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), walk to Hobby Airport, take the line 040 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can take the line 01 bus to Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, walk to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, take the bus to Tallahassee, FL, walk to Tallahassee, take the bus to Houston Bus Station, walk to Magnolia Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Eastwood Transit Center, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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