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How to get fromSarasota to Rochesterby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sarasota to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SRQ - ROC
    4h 14m
    $215–1,020

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Ithacabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus 246
    36h 8m
    $254–422

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain train
    43h 13m

  4. Drive  1,297.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sarasota to Rochestercar car 1,297.2 mi
    23h 13m
    $237–342

  5. Bus to Tampa, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane TPA - ROC
    7h 41m
    $218–1,040

  6. Bus, train via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus bus 510
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus bus 325
    46h 15m

Sarasota to Rochester by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration36h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,131.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Rochester, Ny via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Ithaca in around 36h 8m.

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