- Must visit
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
Major contemporary art museum on Biscayne Bay, known for international exhibitions, striking architecture, and bayfront hanging gardens.
Cheapest price
$282
Average price
$297
Fastest journey
10 h 29 m
Average duration
10 h 29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sarasota, FL to Miami, 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 Miami, FL will cost around $297 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $282.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sarasota, FL for Miami, FL on Fri, May 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 290 km distance in an average of 10 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 29 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 10 h 29 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sarasota, FL to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sarasota, FL to Miami, FL:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sarasota, FL to Miami, FL costing on average $92 (€74).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€74) compared to roughly $95 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 6h 46m versus 3h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Sarasota, FL to Miami, FL trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:40 AM Sarasota, FL | 10h29 | 10:09 PM Miami, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Sarasota, FL | 10h29 | 11:09 PM Miami, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sarasota, FL to Miami, FL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:05, the last at 08:20. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (290 km) distance in 9h 29m.
Distance 180 miles (290 km) |
Average train duration 6h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 9h 29m |
First train 7:05 AM |
Last train 8:20 AM |
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