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How to get fromSarasota to Gasparilla Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sarasota to Gasparilla Island by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 17 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from S Osprey Ave @ Osprey Ct to Venice Train Depotbus bus 17
    2. Take the taxi from Venice Train Depot to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 54m
    $72–86

  2. Drive 45.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sarasota to Gasparilla Islandcar car 45.3 mi
    1h 9m
    $9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sarasota to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi 45.3 mi
    1h 9m
    $120–150

  4. Line 17 bus, line 09 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from S Osprey Ave @ Osprey Ct to Venice Train Depotbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Venice Train Depot to S Tamiami Trl @ S River Rdbus bus 09
    3. Take the taxi from S Tamiami Trl @ S River Rd to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 8m
    $56–66

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sarasota to Gasparilla Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Gasparilla Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sarasota to Gasparilla Island. However, you can take the line 17 bus to Venice Train Depot then take the taxi to Gasparilla Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Sarasota to Gasparilla Island in around 1h 9m.

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