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 20:25 EST.
Get from Sarasota to Gainesville
The journey takes about 8 hours 33 minutes, and with fares starting at just £30, 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 by bus from Sarasota to Gainesville, FL
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).
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.
The cheapest trip from Sarasota to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £42To 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 £42 to £94 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 £42, 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.
