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How to get fromSarasota to Tampa Bay areaby bus, car, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Tampa Bay area by bus, car, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus Miami
    2h 31m
    $46–72

  2. Drive 54.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sarasota to Tampa Bay areacar car 54.6 mi
    1h 2m
    $10–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sarasota to Tampa Bay areataxi taxi 54.6 mi
    1h 2m
    $140–180

  4. Bus via Marion Transit Center (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421
    3h 48m
    $34–46

  5. Line 01 bus, bus, line 6 bus, line 38 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fruitville Rd @ Fletcher Ave to Fruitville Rd @ Cattlemen Rdbus bus 01
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Netpark Transfer Centerbus bus 6
    4. Take the bus from Netpark Transfer Center to Wal-Mart @ MLK and CR 579bus bus 38
    5h 9m
    $34–44

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sarasota to Tampa Bay area.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 84.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

RedCoach operates a bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr once daily. Tickets cost $15–30 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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