- Must visit
The Ringling
Major art museum with European paintings, circus collections, gardens, and the Ringlings' historic estate on Sarasota Bay.
Cheapest price on Oct 30
$132
Average ticket price on Oct 30
$132
Fastest journey on Oct 30
6 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 30
6 h 40 m
Buses on Oct 30
1
Distance
385 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tallahassee, FL to Sarasota, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tallahassee, FL to Sarasota, FL will cost around $132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $132.
On Fri, Oct 30, we found 1 buses from Tallahassee, FL to Sarasota, FL, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 30 the direct buses cover the 385 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
On Fri, Oct 30 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 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.

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Buses from Tallahassee, FL to Sarasota, FL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:00, the last at 21:05. The fastest bus covers the 239 miles (385 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 239 miles (385 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 10:00 AM |
Last bus 9:05 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Tallahassee, FL to Sarasota, FL.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 6h52 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $132 |
The table below shows live departures for Tallahassee, FL to Sarasota, FL buses for today, Thursday, October 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:00 PM Tallahassee, FL | 6h40 | 8:40 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 Tallahassee, FL to Sarasota, FL buses use the Tallahassee, Downtown Bus Station to Sarasota, Commercial Way (Gas Station "Mobil") station pair, with some services arriving at Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station. Use this guide to compare Tallahassee, FL and Sarasota, FL bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Tallahassee, Downtown Bus Station is 1 km from Tallahassee city centre. Public transport options include:
Tallahassee, Downtown Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast-food options nearby
Available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM machine inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Tallahassee, Downtown Bus Station.
Available at Tallahassee, Downtown Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tallahassee, Downtown Bus Station: Wheelchair accessible.
Sarasota, Commercial Way (Gas Station "Mobil") is 7 km from Sarasota city centre. Public transport options include:
Sarasota, Commercial Way (Gas Station "Mobil") has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Sarasota, Commercial Way (Gas Station "Mobil"). ATMs are available at Sarasota, Commercial Way (Gas Station "Mobil").
Ticket office support is available at Sarasota, Commercial Way (Gas Station "Mobil").
Available at Sarasota, Commercial Way (Gas Station "Mobil"): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sarasota, Commercial Way (Gas Station "Mobil"): Gas station with accessible paths.
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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