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How to get fromSarasota to Palatkaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sarasota to Palatka by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Palatka Stationtrain train Floridian
    7h 30m
    $70–140

  2. Drive 199 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sarasota to Palatkacar car 199 mi
    3h 39m
    $37–53

  3. Amtrak Thruway, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Palatka Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    8h 15m
    $80–136

  4. Bus, train via Fruitville Rd @ Cattlemen Rd (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Palatka Stationtrain train Floridian
    7h 50m
    $78–152

Sarasota to Palatka by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Sarasota to Palatka. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Cattlemen Transit Station, walk to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, take the bus to Tampa Bus Station, walk to Marion Transit Center, take the line 400 bus to Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, walk to Tampa, then take the train to Palatka Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ Fletcher Ave to Palatka Station via Fruitville Rd @ Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop, Orlando, FL, and Orlando in around 8h 15m.

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