There are 7 ways to get from Lansing to Sarasota by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Detroit, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
best- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane DTW - SRQ
7h 28m$130–690Bus
- Take the bus from Lansing to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
34h 14m$217–367Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
46h 2mDrive 1,217.4 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Sarasotacar 1,217.4 mi
21h 44m$223–321Train to Bishop International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane FNT - SRQ
7h 10m$159–565Train to Bishop International Airport, fly to Punta Gorda Airport, line 09 bus, line 17 bus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane FNT - PGD
- Take the bus from North Port City Hall And Park And Ride to Venice Train Depotbus
- Take the bus from Venice Train Depot to S Osprey Ave @ Morrill Stbus
10h 5m$211–640Bus to Detroit, fly to Tampa, bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA)plane DTW - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
11h 31m$143–707
Lansing to Sarasota by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Sarasota is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Sarasota is to train and fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Lansing and arriving at Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Detroit Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 14m.
The distance between Lansing and Sarasota is 1132 miles. The road distance is 1224.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 34h 14m and costs $210 - $370.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Lansing to Sarasota, including transfers.
Lansing to Sarasota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing station.
Lansing to Sarasota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Sarasota is 1225 miles. It takes approximately 21h 44m to drive from Lansing to Sarasota.
There are 3899+ hotels available in Sarasota.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Lansing to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Detroit Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 34h 14m.
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Detroit to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Detroit to Tampa via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Detroit to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $850–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 941-861-5000
- Website
- Sarasota County Area Transit
Bus from North Port City Hall And Park And Ride to Venice Train Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Sarasota County Area Transit
- Seniors 65-79
- $1
Bus from Venice Train Depot to S Osprey Ave @ Morrill St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Sarasota County Area Transit
- Seniors 65-79
- $0
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