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

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Compare coach, train and flight for Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £209.

Distance: 273 km

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£38

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Cheapest

£67

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£626

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4h 14m

Average total duration

3h 44m

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30m

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7h 18m

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6h 48m

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4h 10m

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1h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:204h05
    Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    15:25Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    £421One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:204h05
    Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    15:25Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    £421One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Pinkbus
    16:453h25
    Sarasota, Commercial Way (Gas Station "Mobil"), FL
    20:10Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    £641One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Amtrak6098 AMTRAK · 97 Silver Meteor
    7:4010h07
    Sarasota, FL
    17:47Deerfield Beach station, Deerfield Beach, FL
    £551One-way
    1 change
  • Amtrak6098 AMTRAK · 97 Silver Meteor
    7:4010h26
    Sarasota, FL
    18:06Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    £551One-way
    1 change
  • Amtrak6098 AMTRAK · 97 Silver Meteor
    7:4010h41
    Sarasota, FL
    18:21Hollywood Station, Hollywood, FL
    £551One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    15:153h45
    Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    19:00Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    £431One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:454h30
    Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station
    13:15Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    £521One-way
    0 changes
  • American AirlinesAA2923 · AA2092
    19:4315h17
    Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport
    11:00Fort Lauderdale International Airport
    £4251One-way
    1 change
  • American AirlinesAA2923 · AA1419
    19:4313h44
    Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport
    9:27Fort Lauderdale International Airport
    £4251One-way
    1 change
  • American AirlinesAA1477 · AA2112
    8:038h52
    Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport
    16:55Fort Lauderdale International Airport
    £9231One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Travel to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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There are 3 options to travel between Sarasota, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is a coach with an average price of £25.

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

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL costing on average £36.

A coach is £184 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL costing on average £209.

The fastest way to travel from Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 26m.

Other travel options to Fort Lauderdale, FL take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 25m.

Train takes on average 8h 51m.

The Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL distance is approximately 273 km.
The average frequency per day from Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station and arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1).
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Fort Lauderdale, FL by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Fort Lauderdale, FL by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Greyhound, Sarasota County Area Transit to go to Fort Lauderdale, FL by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL:
  • 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Sarasota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL often also extend their vacation to go to Miami, FL, Orlando, FL, Tampa, FL, West Palm Beach, FL, Fort Myers, FL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fort Lauderdale, FL and these popular destinations at a great price.

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