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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Sarasotaby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ORF - SRQ
    6h 21m
    $155–782

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    23h 20m
    $150–231

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    27h 52m
    $257–646

  4. Drive  855.6 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Sarasotacar car 855.6 mi
    15h 3m
    $157–226

  5. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane RIC - SRQ
    7h 11m
    $176–926

Virginia Beach to Sarasota by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 780.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Richmond, Richmond, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 23h 20m.

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