There are 6 ways to get from Sarasota to Jacksonville by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Orlando (Flixbus)
best- 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 23m$44–72Bus, 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 11mDrive 239.3 mi
- Drive from Sarasota to Jacksonvillecar 239.3 mi
4h 33m$44–64Fly
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane SRQ - JAX
6h 46m$71–424Bus
- 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$146–234
Sarasota to Jacksonville by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Jacksonville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Jacksonville is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave and arriving at Jacksonville via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Sarasota and Jacksonville is 305 miles. The road distance is 240.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Jacksonville without a car is to bus via Orlando which takes 8h 23m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Sarasota to Jacksonville, including transfers.
Sarasota to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Jacksonville is to bus via Orlando which takes 8h 23m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $430 and takes 6h 46m.
Sarasota to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Jacksonville is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Sarasota to Jacksonville.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Jacksonville via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Orlando Bus Station in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Jacksonville (JAX) every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jacksonville via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- 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
- $10–15
- 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
- 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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