How to travel from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 6m. 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 €43, while a flight costs an average of €661.

Distance: 180 miles (290 km)

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6h 27m

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The cheapest way to travel from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL is a bus with an average price of €43.

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

A bus is €618 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL costing on average €661.

The fastest way to travel from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 6m.

Other travel options to Sarasota, FL take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Miami, 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 Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-1.89. The journey takes 5h 36m versus 4h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL

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

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The best way to travel from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM5h10
    Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL
    12:40 PMSarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    €381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM5h10
    Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL
    12:40 PMSarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    €381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • JetBlue AirwaysB61905
    7:00 PM1h09
    Fort Lauderdale International Airport
    8:09 PMTampa International Airport
    €2331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:45 AM5h15
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    2:00 PMSarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    €381One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:55 AM5h45
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    12:40 PMSarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    €381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Pinkbus
    9:00 AM4h05
    Miami, International Airport
    1:05 PMSarasota, Commercial Way (Gas Station "Mobil"), FL
    €601One-way
    0 transfers
  • JetBlue AirwaysB61005
    3:02 PM1h09
    Fort Lauderdale International Airport
    4:11 PMTampa International Airport
    €2331One-way
    0 transfers
  • envoy airAA4071
    10:50 PM1h09
    Miami International Airport
    11:59 PMSarasota/Bradenton International Airport
    €3471One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1337 · AA2143
    9:54 AM5h54
    Miami International Airport
    3:48 PMSarasota/Bradenton International Airport
    €3561One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Miami, 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 Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL.

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There are 3 options to travel between Miami, FL and Sarasota, FL including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL is a bus with an average price of €43.

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

A bus is €618 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL costing on average €661.

The fastest way to travel from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 6m.

Other travel options to Sarasota, FL take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 27m.

The distance from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL is approximately 180 miles (290 km).
The average frequency per day from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Miami, 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 Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL:
  • Flights mostly depart from Miami International Airport and arrive in Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Miami, Airport Intermodal Station and arrive in Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Sarasota, FL by bus.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Sarasota, FL by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Infobus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Miami, FL to Sarasota, FL often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, Pittsburgh, PA, Baltimore, MD. 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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