Bus Tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota

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from US$45
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from US$37
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from US$41
SatAug 9
from US$41

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Sarasota
    Destination location: Cattlemen Transfer Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Sarasota
    Destination location: Sarasota / Bradenton, FL
    Operated by: RedCoachRedCoach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Sarasota
    Destination location: Cattlemen Transfer Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Sarasota
    Destination location: Sarasota / Bradenton, FL
    Operated by: RedCoachRedCoach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Sarasota
    Destination location: Cattlemen Transfer Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$41
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 10m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure7:50am
Distance268 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Fort Lauderdale - Sarasota

  1. How far is Fort Lauderdale from Sarasota?

    The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota is approximately 274 km (170 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota?

    Buses departing from Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave in Fort Lauderdale will take you to Cattlemen Transfer Station in Sarasota.

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

Best price found
07-31
US$38
08-01
US$51
Today
US$37
08-03
US$37
08-04
US$31
08-05
US$32
08-06
US$29
08-07
US$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of US$29

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

You can expect to pay from US$29 to US$53 for a bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29 which is on 2025-08-06.

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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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota.

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Did you know?

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.

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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