There are 6 ways to get from Florida to Siesta Key by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to University of South Floridabus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
8h 53m$49–85Drive 245.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville to Siesta Keycar 245.5 mi
4h 44m$45–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
11h 30m$93–187Bus via Orlando (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
9h 59m$50–85Bus via Wildwood
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus Houston
11h 37m$101–144Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 40m$103–202
Florida to Siesta Key by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Siesta Key is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Siesta Key is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Siesta Key. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera via Gainesville, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr and Main St @ Lemon Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Florida and Siesta Key is 269 miles. The road distance is 247 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Siesta Key without a car is to bus which takes 8h 53m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Florida to Siesta Key, including transfers.
Florida to Siesta Key bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Florida to Siesta Key bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Siesta Key is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Florida to Siesta Key.
There are 3072+ hotels available in Siesta Key.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Siesta Key, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera via Gainesville, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr, Downtown Transfer Station, and Main St @ Lemon Ave in around 8h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gainesville to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Wildwood to Bradenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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