The cheapest and fastest buses from Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
9 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 1 buses that leave Jacksonville, FL for North Sarasota, FL on Tue, Jun 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct buses cover the 340 km distance in an average of 9 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 25 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest buses will take 9 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:15 AM9h25Jacksonville, FL1:40 PMNorth Sarasota, FL$531One-way0 transfers
4:15 AM9h25Jacksonville, FL1:40 PMNorth Sarasota, FL$531One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, and a bus costs an average of $53.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to North Sarasota, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 24m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:49PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:49PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 7h46 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Live departures
Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:49 PM Jacksonville, FL | 7h46 | 9:35 PM North Sarasota, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 4:15 AM Jacksonville, FL | 9h25 | 1:40 PM North Sarasota, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL
Buses from Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $46 (€38) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 06:58, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 211 miles (340 km) distance in 7h 46m.
Distance 211 miles (340 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 46m |
First bus 6:58 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jacksonville, FL to North Sarasota, FL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at North Sarasota, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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