How far is St. Petersburg from Sarasota?

The distance between the two cities is 37 miles (60 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St. Petersburg to Sarasota?

Most of the buses traveling from St. Petersburg to Sarasota leave from Saint Petersburg Racetrack Bus Stop and arrive at Cattlemen Transfer Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus St. Petersburg to Sarasota from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Petersburg to Sarasota on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:55pm	Central Ave N	1h	4:55pm	Cattlemen Transfer Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for St. Petersburg to Sarasota on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Central Ave N	1h	8:40am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:25pm	Central Ave N	1h	1:25pm	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
Bus	1:55pm	Central Ave N	1h	2:55pm	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Central Ave N	1h	4:55pm	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:41 PM EST.

Get from St. Petersburg to Sarasota

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1hAverage Duration

34 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in St. Petersburg and Sarasota?

Stops in St. Petersburg

A
Saint Petersburg Racetrack Bus Stop
2551 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714, USA
B
St Petersburg Bus Station
180 9th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA

Stops in Sarasota

A
Cattlemen Transfer Station
5951 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232
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B
Cattlemen Rd
3901 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233, USA

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FlixBus

3.5/511,412 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Petersburg to Sarasota by bus

How far is St. Petersburg from Sarasota?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$18

11/22

$14

Today

$16

11/24

$12

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The cheapest trip from St. Petersburg to Sarasota was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $19 for a bus ticket from St. Petersburg to Sarasota based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-24.