How to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL

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Compare bus, flight, and train 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 an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a flight costs an average of $961.

Distance: 169 miles (273 km)

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$53

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$961

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6h 34m

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4h 34m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL is a bus with an average price of $53 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL:

A bus is $909 (€760) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL costing on average $961 (€804).

The fastest way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Sarasota, FL take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Sarasota, FL including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL among Omio's users.

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from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL

How to get from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

  • FlixBus
    11:50 AM4h40
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
    4:30 PMSarasota, FL
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    11:50 AM4h40
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
    4:30 PMSarasota, FL
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:45 PM4h15
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
    6:00 PMSarasota, FL
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    12:50 PM4h40
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
    5:30 PMSarasota, FL
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Sarasota, FL including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL is a bus with an average price of $53 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL:

A bus is $909 (€760) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL costing on average $961 (€804).

The fastest way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Sarasota, FL take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 34m.

The distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL is approximately 169 miles (273 km).
The average frequency per day from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Sarasota, FL as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL:
  • Flights mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale International Airport and arrive in Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) and arrive in Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with American Airlines, psa airlines to go to Sarasota, FL by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Greyhound to go to Sarasota, FL by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Pinkbus.
Omio customers who travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sarasota, FL often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, Miami, FL, Nashville, TN, Pittsburgh, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sarasota, FL and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Sarasota, FL to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Sarasota, FL, including its beaches, cultural attractions like the Ringling Museum of Art, and outdoor activities at places like Myakka River State Park, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended.

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