There are 4 ways to get from Research Triangle to Sarasota by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)RDU - SRQ
2h 28m$135–444Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus StationFlixBus N2472
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer CenterFlixBus 2421
18h 15m$88–191Train, bus
- Take the train from Cary to TampaFloridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer CenterFlixBus 2421
19h 49m$112–278Drive 695 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to Sarasota695 mi
12h 19m$127–184
Research Triangle to Sarasota by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Sarasota is to bus which costs $85 - $200 and takes 18h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Sarasota is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $130 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Wilmington St at Morgan St, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Sarasota is 638 miles. The road distance is 699 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 18h 15m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Research Triangle to Sarasota, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Sarasota is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 18h 15m.
Research Triangle to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Sarasota is 699 miles. It takes approximately 12h 19m to drive from Research Triangle to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via GoRaleigh Station, Wilmington St at Morgan St, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 18h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $65–180
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $90–220
- Business - advance purchase
- $120–550
- Business Class
- $200–500
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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