How to travel from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL

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Compare bus for Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $13.

Distance: 42 miles (68 km)

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$19

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Cheapest

$14

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 31m

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30m

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1h 4m

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The cheapest way to travel from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).
The fastest way to travel from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 31m.
Yes, you can take a bus between Sarasota, FL and Tampa, FL.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL among Omio's users.

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from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 PM1h30
    Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    9:35 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 PM1h30
    Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    9:35 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:30 PM1h15
    Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    4:45 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 PM2h00
    Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    10:05 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:30 PM1h50
    Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    5:20 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:05 PM1h45
    Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    3:50 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL

Travel to Tampa, 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 Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL.

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You can travel between Sarasota, FL and Tampa, FL by bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).
The fastest way to travel from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 31m.
The distance from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL is approximately 42 miles (68 km).
The average frequency per day from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL:
  • Buses mostly depart from Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station and arrive in Tampa, Marion Transit Center.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sarasota County Area Transit to go to Tampa, FL by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL often also extend their vacation to go to Orlando, FL, Miami, FL, New York, NY, Pinellas Park, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tampa, FL and these popular destinations at a great price.

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