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How to get fromSarasota to Lake Cityby bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Sarasota to Lake City by bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Miami
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0630
    8h 38m
    $54–100

  2. Drive 220.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sarasota to Lake Citycar car 220.6 mi
    3h 42m
    $41–59

  3. Bus via University

    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 Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 46m
    $44–80

  4. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0630
    11h 25m
    $76–124

Sarasota to Lake City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Lake City, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ Fletcher Ave to Lake City Bus Station via Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr, UF Health Archer Road, North Walmart Supercenter, and Gainesville Bus Stop in around 8h 38m.

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