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

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane SCE - SRQ
    7h 15m
    $86–457

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    28h 44m
    $180–289

  3. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Orlandotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    32h 11m

  4. Drive  1,084.4 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Sarasotacar car 1,084.4 mi
    20h 33m
    $198–286

  5. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDT - SRQ
    6h 41m
    $100–476

  6. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane PIT - SRQ
    8h 2m
    $134–663

  7. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    40h 27m

State College to Sarasota by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration28h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 981.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 28h 44m.

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