There are 4 ways to get from Traverse City to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, 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
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane TVC - SRQ
5h 48m$163–718Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Floridabus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
36h 28m$238–454Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
2d 6hDrive 1,366.8 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Sarasotacar 1,366.8 mi
24h 57m$250–361
Traverse City to Sarasota by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Sarasota is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 24h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Sarasota is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr and Fruitville Rd @ N Cattlemen Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 28m.
The distance between Traverse City and Sarasota is 1229 miles. The road distance is 1374.7 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 36h 28m and costs $230 - $460.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Traverse City to Sarasota, including transfers.
Traverse City to Sarasota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Sarasota is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $460 and takes 36h 28m.
Traverse City to Sarasota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Sarasota is 1375 miles. It takes approximately 24h 57m to drive from Traverse City to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, and Fruitville Rd @ N Cattlemen Rd in around 36h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Traverse City to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Traverse City to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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