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Today6 Jul
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from US$46
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from US$43
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 10 July at
    Departure city: Sarasota
    Departure location: Cattlemen Transfer Station
    Arrival time: 11 July at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 10 July at
    Departure city: Sarasota
    Departure location: Sarasota / Bradenton, FL
    Arrival time: 10 July at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville-UF
    Operated by: RedCoachRedCoach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 10 July at
    Departure city: Sarasota
    Departure location: Cattlemen Transfer Station
    Arrival time: 11 July at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Rosa Parks Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 10 July at
    Departure city: Sarasota
    Departure location: Sarasota / Bradenton, FL
    Arrival time: 10 July at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville-UF
    Operated by: RedCoachRedCoach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Sarasota to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$59
Average bus trip duration6h 35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:35
Distance165 miles
Latest bus departure19:45

Sarasota to Gainesville Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Sarasota - Gainesville, FL

  1. How far is Gainesville from Sarasota by coach?

    The journey from Sarasota to Gainesville by coach covers an approximate distance of 161 miles (259 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Sarasota to Gainesville without a car?

    You can reach Gainesville from Sarasota by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/07
US$47
05/07
US$45
Today
US$55
07/07
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08/07
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09/07
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10/07
US$44
11/07
US$35
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sarasota to Gainesville was searched and found on 11 Jul 2025 with a price of US$35

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

You can expect to pay from US$35 to US$92 for a bus ticket from Sarasota to Gainesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$35, which is on 2025-07-11.

Usually REDCOACH FLORIDA 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.

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Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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