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How to get fromSpringfield to Sarasotaby train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Sarasota by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane STL - SRQ
    6h 2m
    $188–861

  2. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane PIA - SRQ
    5h 53m
    $161–783

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    27h 14m
    $170–321

  4. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d
    $539–1,238

  5. Drive  1,107.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Sarasotacar car 1,107.5 mi
    18h 54m
    $203–292

Springfield to Sarasota by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,022 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 27h 14m.

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