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

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There are 4 ways to get from Tampa to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, line 03 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the bus from Cattlemen Transit Station to Ringling Blvd @ East Avebus bus 03
    1h 53m
    $11–15

  2. Drive  52.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa to Sarasotacar car 52.7 mi
    1h 7m
    $10–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tampa to Sarasotataxi taxi 52.7 mi
    1h 7m
    $140–170

  4. Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 40m

Tampa to Sarasota by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 1h 53m.

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