There are 6 ways to get from Sarasota to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane SRQ - ORF
6h 45m$185–882Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus
23h 43m$148–230Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
- Take the train from Tampa to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
27h 34m$260–626Drive 855.3 mi
- Drive from Sarasota to Virginia Beachcar 855.3 mi
15h 2m$157–226Bus to Tampa, fly to Norfolk International Airport
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane TPA - ORF
8h 12m$178–510Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane SRQ - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus
7h 47m$176–876
Sarasota to Virginia Beach by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Virginia Beach is to bus which costs $140 - $230 and takes 23h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave and arriving at Virginia Beach via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 43m.
The distance between Sarasota and Virginia Beach is 784 miles. The road distance is 860.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus which takes 23h 43m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Sarasota to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Sarasota to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 23h 43m.
Sarasota to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Virginia Beach is 860 miles. It takes approximately 15h 2m to drive from Sarasota to Virginia Beach.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Virginia Beach via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 23h 43m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Tampa to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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