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The Ringling
Major art museum with European paintings, circus collections, gardens, and the Ringlings' historic estate on Sarasota Bay.
Buses from Boca Raton, FL to Sarasota, FL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €43 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:40, the last at 20:05. The fastest bus covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €43 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 7:40 AM |
Last bus 8:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Boca Raton, FL to Sarasota, FL.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €86 |
The table below shows live departures for Boca Raton, FL to Sarasota, FL buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:45 PM Boca Raton, FL | 14h55 | 1:40 PM Sarasota, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major art museum with European paintings, circus collections, gardens, and the Ringlings' historic estate on Sarasota Bay.
Marine science center with local sea life exhibits and touch tanks, ideal for learning about Sarasota Bay ecology.
Contemporary art museum on the New College campus with rotating exhibitions, sculpture, and free admission.
Popular white-sand beach area for sunsets, swimming, and strolling, with broad views and easy public beach access.
Downtown bayfront park with marina views, public art, waterfront walks, lawns, and frequent community events.
Walkable downtown district lined with shops, galleries, and historic buildings, useful for exploring Sarasota on foot.
Florida stone crab claws are served chilled with mustard sauce during the Gulf season and are a classic regional seafood specialty on the Suncoast.
Grouper sandwich features fresh Gulf grouper, often grilled or fried on a bun, and is a staple catch-of-the-day meal along Florida's west coast.
Smoked mullet is a traditional Florida fish preparation with rich smoky flavor, long tied to Gulf fishing communities and old fish camps.
Casual local seafood spot known for fresh Gulf fish, oysters, and a lively market-style setting near downtown.
Upscale downtown steakhouse and seafood restaurant with a classic clubby atmosphere and strong wine and cocktail focus.
Refined waterfront restaurant on Lido Key serving polished seafood and steaks in an elegant dining room.
Moderate for Florida beach travel: hotels can be pricey in season, but dining ranges widely and most transport costs are manageable with a car.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, about 10-15% for taxis, and $1-2 for coffee drinks or café service if no tip is included.
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Most Boca Raton, FL to Sarasota, FL buses use the Boca Raton, Trirail Station to Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Boca Raton, FL and Sarasota, FL bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Boca Raton, Trirail Station is 4 km from Boca Raton city centre. Public transport options include:
Boca Raton, Trirail Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Boca Raton, Trirail Station. ATMs are available at Boca Raton, Trirail Station.
Ticket office support is available at Boca Raton, Trirail Station.
Available at Boca Raton, Trirail Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Boca Raton, Trirail Station: Station is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station is 8 km from Sarasota city centre. Public transport options include:
Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station. ATMs are available at Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station.
Ticket office support is available at Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station.
Available at Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station: The station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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