Bus Tickets from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL

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Bus Gainesville to Sarasota: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$78
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 55m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance259 km
Latest bus departure10:40pm

Gainesville to Sarasota Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Gainesville to Sarasota, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Gainesville - Sarasota

  1. How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to Sarasota?

    The bus ride from Gainesville to Sarasota takes 7h 55m, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Sarasota in about 3h 55m.

  2. How far is Gainesville from Sarasota?

    Gainesville and Sarasota are 259 km (161 miles) apart.

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gainesville to Sarasota?

    Buses departing from Rosa Parks Station in Gainesville will take you to Cattlemen Transfer Station in Sarasota.

  4. What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Sarasota?

    Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Gainesville to Sarasota. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$53, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Gainesville to Sarasota?

    The bus from Gainesville to Sarasota will cost you US$78, on average.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05-09
US$57
05-10
US$69
Today
US$74
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05-14
US$45
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville to Sarasota was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of US$45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gainesville to Sarasota, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$45 to US$85 for a bus ticket from Gainesville to Sarasota based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$45 which is on 2025-05-14.

Usually FlixBus Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gainesville and Sarasota!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Gainesville to Sarasota, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Gainesville to Sarasota that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Gainesville to Sarasota.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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