Bus from Sarasota to New Orleans: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Sarasota to New Orleans on January 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Cattlemen Transfer Station
New Orleans Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Cattlemen Transfer Station
New Orleans Bus StationFastest
Amtrak
Sarasota, FL
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Cattlemen Transfer Station
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline DrNo tags
Amtrak
Sarasota, FL
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 7:13 PM EST.

Get from Sarasota to New Orleans

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $179, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
800 kmDistance
20kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sarasota to New Orleans by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Sarasota to New Orleans?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Sarasota to New Orleans start from $179. The average price for this route is around $254. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Sarasota to New Orleans?

    The average bus travel time from Sarasota to New Orleans is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 800 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Sarasota to New Orleans route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sarasota to New Orleans?

    The earliest bus departs from Sarasota to New Orleans at 12:35pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sarasota to New Orleans?

    A bus trip from Sarasota to New Orleans generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Sarasota to New Orleans?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sarasota to New Orleans?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Sarasota to New Orleans?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sarasota to New Orleans?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01-26
No data
01-27
$631
Today
$408
01-29
$408
01-30
$454
01-31
No data
02-01
$592
02-02
$592
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sarasota to New Orleans was searched and found on Jan 28, 2026 with a price of $408

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

You can expect to pay from $408 to $2,093 for a bus ticket from Sarasota to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $408 which is on 2026-01-29.

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