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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
5 h 11 m
Average duration
5 h 11 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 1 buses that leave Sarasota, FL for Sanford, FL on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 204 km distance in an average of 5 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 11 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 11 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.
12:40 PM5h11Sarasota, FL5:51 PMSanford, FL$461One-way0 transfers
- 12:40 PM5h11Sarasota, FL5:51 PMSanford, FL$461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $482.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $635 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 36m Average total duration 13h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL costing on average $55 (€45).
A bus is $586 (€480) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL costing on average $635 (€520).
Other travel options to Sanford, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Flight takes on average 13h 36m.
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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.
Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:51PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:51PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Live departures
Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:40 PM Sarasota, FL | 5h11 | 5:51 PM Sanford, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL
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Buses from Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 08:40, the last at 13:25. The fastest bus covers the 126 miles (204 km) distance in 5h 11m.
Distance 126 miles (204 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 11m |
First bus 8:40 AM |
Last bus 1:25 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Bus from Sarasota, FL to Sanford, FL
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