How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Sarasota?

The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Sarasota start from $80. The average price for this route is around $142. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to Sarasota?

The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Sarasota is 8h 5m, covering a distance of 266 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 55m and is operated by RedCoach .

Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Sarasota route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RedCoach , Tornado Bus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gainesville to Sarasota?

The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Sarasota at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Sarasota?

A bus trip from Gainesville to Sarasota generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Gainesville to Sarasota?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RedCoach , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4073 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Sarasota?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RedCoach has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Gainesville to Sarasota?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Sarasota?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RedCoach , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Gainesville to Sarasota from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Sarasota on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:45pm	Gainesville-UF	3h 55m	4:40pm	Sarasota / Bradenton, FL	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	10h	8:40am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to Sarasota on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:45pm	Gainesville-UF	3h 55m	4:40pm	Sarasota / Bradenton, FL	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	8h 5m	8:40am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Rosa Parks Station	7h 35m	11:20am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Williston Rd & I-75	5h 10m	3:20pm	Sarasota	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Gainesville Bus Stop	6h 55m	1:25pm	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to Sarasota on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	10h	8:40am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:45pm	Gainesville-UF	3h 55m	4:40pm	Sarasota / Bradenton, FL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	8h 5m	8:40am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Rosa Parks Station	7h 35m	11:20am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Williston Rd & I-75	5h 10m	3:20pm	Sarasota	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to Sarasota on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:45pm	Gainesville-UF	3h 55m	4:40pm	Sarasota / Bradenton, FL	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	8h 5m	8:40am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Rosa Parks Station	7h 35m	11:20am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Williston Rd & I-75	5h 10m	3:20pm	Sarasota	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Gainesville Bus Stop	6h 55m	1:25pm	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to Sarasota on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:45pm	Gainesville-UF	3h 55m	4:40pm	Sarasota / Bradenton, FL	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	8h 5m	8:40am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Rosa Parks Station	7h 35m	11:20am	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Williston Rd & I-75	5h 10m	3:20pm	Sarasota	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Gainesville Bus Stop	6h 55m	1:25pm	Cattlemen Transfer Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:34 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 $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

266 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Sarasota?

Stops in Gainesville

A
Rosa Parks Station
700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
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B
Williston Rd & I-75
3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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C
Greyhound Station
101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,505 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

RedCoach

4/54,079 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.8

Tornado Bus

3/5158 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Sarasota?
The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Sarasota start from $80. The average price for this route is around $142. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to Sarasota?
The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Sarasota is 8h 5m, covering a distance of 266 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 55m and is operated by RedCoach.
Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Sarasota route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RedCoach, Tornado Bus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gainesville to Sarasota?
The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Sarasota at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Sarasota?
A bus trip from Gainesville to Sarasota generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Gainesville to Sarasota?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RedCoach, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4073 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Sarasota?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RedCoach has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Gainesville to Sarasota?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Sarasota?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RedCoach, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-01

$105

12-02

$105

Today

$89

12-04

$105

12-05

$114

12-06

$105

12-07

$85

12-08

$85

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $85

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 $85 to $214 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 $85 which is on 2025-12-07.

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.