Bus Tickets from Sarasota to Gainesville, FL

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TodayJun 28
from $62
TomorrowJun 29
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MonJun 30
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TueJul 1
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WedJul 2
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FriJul 4
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SatJul 5
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Sarasota
    Departure location: Cattlemen Transfer Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Sarasota
    Departure location: Sarasota / Bradenton, FL
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville-UF
    Operated by: RedCoachRedCoach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Sarasota
    Departure location: Cattlemen Transfer Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Rosa Parks Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Sarasota
    Departure location: Sarasota / Bradenton, FL
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville-UF
    Operated by: RedCoachRedCoach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Sarasota
    Departure location: Sarasota
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Williston Rd & I-75
    Operated by: ExpresoExpreso
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Sarasota to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61
Average bus trip duration6h 35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:35pm
Distance157 miles (252 km)
Latest bus departure7:45pm

Sarasota to Gainesville Bus

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

Best price found
06/26
$45
06/27
$49
Today
$45
06/29
$53
06/30
$47
07/01
$44
07/02
$39
07/03
$43
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sarasota to Gainesville was searched and found on Jul 2, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $110 for a bus ticket from Sarasota to Gainesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-07-02.

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

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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