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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 via Fruitville Rd @ Cattlemen Rd (Amtrak)

    best
    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

  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

  4. Bus, train

    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 57m
    $116–182

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  • Distance: 257.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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 Fruitville Rd @ Cattlemen Rd, walk to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to Tampa, 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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