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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    6h 11m
    $20–34

  2. Drive 77.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sarasota to Lakelandcar car 77.3 mi
    1h 27m
    $15–21

  3. Bus, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winter Haven Terminal to Park & Ride at Rose St.bus bus 12
    6h 37m
    $20–34

  4. Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Lakelandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 39m
    $70–102

Sarasota to Lakeland by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St. via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, and Polk County Courthouse in around 6h 11m.

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