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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $301.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $907 Average price |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL
Travel to Sarasota, FL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL.

This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL costing on average $71 (€56).
A bus is $269 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL costing on average $301 (€240).
Other travel options to Sarasota, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Train takes on average 9h 50m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Sarasota, FL as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) and arrive in Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Sarasota, FL by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, RedCoach, Broward County Transit to go to Sarasota, FL by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, RedCoach.
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