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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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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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.
FlixBus8:05 PM1h30Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station9:35 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$171One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:05 PM1h30Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station9:35 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$171One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus3:30 PM1h15Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station4:45 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:05 PM2h00Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station10:05 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:30 PM1h50Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station5:20 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:05 PM1h45Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station3:50 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$181One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL
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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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