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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 an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $14 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.27 (€-1.03). The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 4m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL
How to get from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- FlixBus3:30 PM1h15Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station4:45 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$121One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus3:30 PM1h15Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station4:45 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$121One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus3:30 PM1h15Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station4:45 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$121One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus3:30 PM1h50Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station5:20 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:45 PM1h35Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station2:20 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:05 PM1h45Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station3:50 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$121One-way0 transfers
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- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station and arrive in Tampa, Marion Transit Center.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sarasota County Area Transit to go to Tampa, FL by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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