How far is Gainesville from Sarasota?

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

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

Buses departing from Williston Rd & I-75 in Gainesville will take you to Cattlemen Transfer Station in Sarasota.

Bus Gainesville to Sarasota from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Sarasota on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Gainesville-UF	3h 55m	1:55pm	Sarasota / Bradenton, FL	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	8h 5m	8:40am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Rosa Parks Station	7h 35m	11:20am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
	Bus	3:00pm	Gainesville-UF	3h 55m	6:55pm	Sarasota / Bradenton, FL	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Williston Rd & I-75	5h 10m	3:20pm	Sarasota	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to Sarasota on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30am	Gainesville-UF	3h 55m	3:25pm	Sarasota / Bradenton, FL	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	8h 5m	8:40am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Rosa Parks Station	7h 35m	11:20am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Williston Rd & I-75	5h 10m	3:20pm	Sarasota	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Gainesville Bus Stop	8h 25m	2:55pm	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:28 PM EST.

Get from Gainesville to Sarasota

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

266 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Sarasota?

Stops in Gainesville

A
Williston Rd & I-75
3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Visit page
B
Rosa Parks Station
700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Visit page
C
Greyhound Station
101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
Visit page

Stops in Sarasota

A
Cattlemen Transfer Station
5951 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232
Visit page
B
Cattlemen Rd
3901 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

RedCoach

4/54,065 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.8

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota by bus

How far is Gainesville from Sarasota?
Gainesville and Sarasota are 259 km (161 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gainesville to Sarasota?
Buses departing from Williston Rd & I-75 in Gainesville will take you to Cattlemen Transfer Station in Sarasota.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$98

11-19

$128

Today

$115

11-21

$143

11-22

$135

11-23

$143

11-24

$141

11-25

No data

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $98

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

You can expect to pay from $98 to $214 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $135 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus, Tornado Bus 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.