Find coaches from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota

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Next departures from Gainesville to Sarasota on 4 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Gainesville Bus Stop
Cattlemen Transfer StationCheapest
RedCoach
Gainesville-UF
Sarasota / Bradenton, FLFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Gainesville Bus Stop
Cattlemen Transfer StationNo tags
FlixBus
Rosa Parks Station
Cattlemen Transfer StationNo tags
RedCoach
Gainesville-UF
Sarasota / Bradenton, FLNo tags

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Bus Gainesville, FL to Sarasota: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$68
Average bus trip duration7h 35m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure00:35
Distance161 miles
Latest bus departure22:40

Gainesville to Sarasota Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Gainesville to Sarasota. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Gainesville to Sarasota will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Gainesville to Sarasota, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Gainesville, FL - Sarasota

  1. What's the distance between Gainesville and Sarasota by coach?

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

  2. How can I get from Gainesville to Sarasota without driving?

    You can reach Sarasota from Gainesville by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01/09
US$59
02/09
US$43
Today
US$50
04/09
US$53
05/09
US$48
06/09
No data
07/09
US$44
08/09
US$43
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota was searched and found on 8 Sept 2025 with a price of US$43

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 US$43 to US$115 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 US$43, which is on 2025-09-08.

Usually 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.

About Bus Travel

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 Gainesville and Sarasota!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Gainesville to Sarasota that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Gainesville to Sarasota.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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