What is the cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs is to bus and line 18 bus and line 78 bus which costs $6 - $21 and takes 6h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs?

The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Sarasota and Tampa Bay Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota station to Tampa Bay Downs. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transfer Station and arriving at Douglas Rd E + Race Track Rd via Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203, Grand Central Station - C and Park St Terminal - Platform - H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs?

The distance between Sarasota and Tampa Bay Downs is 93 miles. The road distance is 58.6 miles.

How do I travel from Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 47m and costs $60 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs bus from?

Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs bus services, operated by Manatee County Area Transit, depart from Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203.

Where does the Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs bus arrive?

Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs bus services, operated by Manatee County Area Transit, arrive at Psta Grand Central Station.

Can I drive from Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs.

Where can I stay near Tampa Bay Downs?

There are 1770+ hotels available in Tampa Bay Downs.

Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Miami
2. Take the taxi from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Tampa Bay Downstaxi
2h 47m
$62–92
Bus, line 18 bus, line 78 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203 to Psta Grand Central Stationbus 203
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - C to Park St Terminal - Platform - Dbus 18
3. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - H to Douglas Rd E + Race Track Rdbus 78
6h 36m
$6–21
Drive 58.3 mi
1. Drive from Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downscar 58.3 mi
1h 18m
$11–16

Sarasota to Tampa Bay Downs by bus and foot

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 92.1 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Tampa Bay Downs, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transfer Station to Tampa Bay Downs via 301 Blvd W @ 9Th St Ext Ns, Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203, Psta Grand Central Station, Grand Central Station - C, Park St Terminal - Platform - D, Park St Terminal - Platform - H, and Douglas Rd E + Race Track Rd in around 6h 36m.

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