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There are 5 ways to get from Washington 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
    2h 59m
    $123–632

  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
    4h 40m
    $102–1,097

  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
    21h 34m
    $165–242

  4. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    26h 19m

  5. Drive  943.6 mi

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

Washington to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration21h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 860.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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 bus from Washington Union Station to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 21h 34m.

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