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How to get fromTampa Bay area to Sarasotaby bus, car, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus Tallahassee
    2h 50m
    $50–71

  2. Drive 55 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa Bay area to Sarasotacar car 55 mi
    1h 2m
    $10–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tampa Bay area to Sarasotataxi taxi 55 mi
    1h 2m
    $150–180

  4. Bus via Marion Transit Center (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    4h 6m
    $35–46

  5. Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 27m
    $34–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tampa Bay area to Sarasota.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

RedCoach operates a bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station once daily. Tickets cost $15–30 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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