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Compare coach for Tampa, FL to Sarasota, FL
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Tampa, FL to Sarasota, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 68 km
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Most popular Coach | Driving |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Tampa, FL to Sarasota, FL
Compare the available ways to get from Tampa, FL to Sarasota, FL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£2. The journey takes 1h 48m 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.
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How to get to Sarasota, FL from Tampa, FL by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tampa, FL to Sarasota, FL is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:00 1h40 Tampa, Marion Transit Center 8:40 Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station £11 1 One-way 0 changes
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FlixBus7:00 1h40 Tampa, Marion Transit Center 8:40 Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station £11 1 One-way 0 changes
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FlixBus7:00 1h40 Tampa, Marion Transit Center 8:40 Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station £11 1 One-way 0 changes
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FlixBus15:15 1h40 Tampa, Marion Transit Center 16:55 Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station £11 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus13:30 1h40 Tampa, Marion Transit Center 15:10 Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station £11 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus14:40 2h15 Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL 16:55 Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station £11 1 One-way 0 changes
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FAQs: Tampa, FL to Sarasota, FL
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- Around 6 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tampa, FL and Sarasota, FL as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Tampa, Marion Transit Center and arrive in Sarasota, Cattlemen Transfer Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sarasota, FL by coach.
- 6 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
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