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

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane DCA - SRQ
    4h 26m
    $123–656

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane BWI - SRQ
    5h 7m
    $104–1,104

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    22h 57m
    $167–249

  4. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    27h 33m

  5. Drive  943.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Sarasotacar car 943.6 mi
    15h 56m
    $162–233

Washington DC to Sarasota by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration22h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 867.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 22h 57m.

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