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There are 7 ways to get from Sarasota to San Francisco by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SRQ - SFO
    9h 25m
    $179–714

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    4d 3h
    $1,326–2,838

  3. Drive 2,833.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sarasota to San Franciscocar car 2,833.1 mi
    47h 26m
    $517–747

  4. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SRQ - OAK
    9h 34m
    $275–1,110

  5. Bus to Tampa, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane TPA - SFO
    10h 59m
    $222–1,234

  6. Bus to Tampa, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane TPA - OAK
    12h 35m
    $228–880

  7. Amtrak Thruway, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FLbus bus
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4d 13h
    $1,142–2,506

Sarasota to San Francisco by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,426.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 3 times a day.

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