Bus Tickets from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota

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Next departures for Gainesville to Sarasota on November 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
RedCoachBus
Gainesville-UF
Sarasota / Bradenton, FLCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Gainesville Bus Stop
Cattlemen Transfer StationNo tags
FlixBusBus
Rosa Parks Station
Cattlemen Transfer StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Gainesville Bus Stop
Cattlemen Transfer StationNo tags
FlixBusBus
Rosa Parks Station
Cattlemen Transfer StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:40 AM 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 $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
8h 5mAverage Duration
165 milesDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/17
$67
11/18
$68
Today
$88
11/20
$99
11/21
$93
11/22
$93
11/23
$93
11/24
$97
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $67

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 $67 to $127 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 $93 which is on 2025-11-21.

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.

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