There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Washington DC 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 to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SRQ - DCA
4h 19m$133–706Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane SRQ - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 56m$99–1,046Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2472 / ...
22h 54m$168–250Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Tampa to Alexandriatrain Floridian
26h 34mDrive 942.5 mi
- Drive from Sarasota to Washington DCcar 942.5 mi
15h 58m$172–249
Sarasota to Washington DC by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Washington DC is to bus which costs $160 - $250 and takes 22h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Washington DC is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.
The distance between Sarasota and Washington DC is 872 miles. The road distance is 948 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 22h 54m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Sarasota to Washington DC, including transfers.
Sarasota to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Washington DC is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 22h 54m.
Sarasota to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Washington DC is 948 miles. It takes approximately 15h 58m to drive from Sarasota to Washington DC.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Washington DC via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 22h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- 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
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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