There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Sarasota by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
best- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)STL - SRQ
6h 11m$181–910Bus via Gainesville
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Gainesville
- Take the bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
25h 25m$129–290Drive 1,107.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Sarasota1,107.5 mi
18h 43m$203–292Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)PIA - SRQ
6h 5mFly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Punta Gorda Airport, line 17 bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)SPI - PGD
- Take the bus from Venice Train Depot to S Osprey Ave @ Morrill St
6h 21m$146–509Train to Midamerica St. Louis Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Midamerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)BLV - SRQ
6h 47m$154–638Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
26h 47m$145–312
Springfield to Sarasota by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Sarasota is to bus via Gainesville which costs $120 - $290 and takes 25h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Sarasota is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 47m.
The distance between Springfield and Sarasota is 1028 miles. The road distance is 1114 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Sarasota without a car is to bus via Gainesville which takes 25h 25m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Springfield to Sarasota, including transfers.
Springfield to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Sarasota is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 8:46 AM in Springfield and 9:46 AM in Sarasota.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Sarasota is 1114 miles. It takes approximately 18h 43m to drive from Springfield to Sarasota.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Gainesville, Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, and Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr in around 25h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Punta Gorda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Midamerica St. Louis Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $70–120
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Web
- $30–95
Bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Web
- $20–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 941-861-5000
- Website
- breezerider.tripsparkhost.com
Bus from Venice Train Depot to S Osprey Ave @ Morrill St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://breezerider.tripsparkhost.com
- Seniors 65-79
- $0
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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