Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Cattlemen Transfer Station | Rosa Parks Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Sarasota / Bradenton, FL | Gainesville-UF | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Cattlemen Transfer Station | Gainesville Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Cattlemen Transfer Station | Rosa Parks Station | No tags | ||||
Tornado Bus + Expreso | Bus | Sarasota | Williston Rd & I-75 | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:25 PM EST.
Get from Sarasota to Gainesville
The journey takes about 8 hours 33 minutes, and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Sarasota and Gainesville?
Stops in Sarasota
- A5951 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232
- B
Cattlemen Rd
3901 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233, USA
Stops in Gainesville
- A3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
- B700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- C101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sarasota to Gainesville, FL by bus
What is the distance between Sarasota and Gainesville?
Sarasota and Gainesville are 259 km (161 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sarasota to Gainesville?
Buses departing from Cattlemen Transfer Station in Sarasota will take you to Williston Rd & I-75 in Gainesville.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Sarasota to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $77To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sarasota to Gainesville, FL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $77 to $174 for a bus ticket from Sarasota to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-11-24.
Usually Tornado Bus, FlixBus 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.
