Bus Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

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$71

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$70

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 5m	12:35 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 11/8/2025 12:35:00 AM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 11/8/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	7h 35m	3:45 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	11:20 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 11/8/2025 3:45:00 AM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 11/8/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	10h 0m	10:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 11/8/2025 10:40:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 11/9/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Greyhound US	6h 55m	6:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	1:25 PM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 11/8/2025 6:30:00 AM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 11/8/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  8h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:35 AM
  
  Gainesville, FL
  North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop
  
  2:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 11/10/2025 12:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 11/10/2025 2:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Busbud
  
  4h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Florida Mall
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Sarasota, FL
  Cattleman Transfer Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Florida Mall, Orlando, FL (USA) at 11/10/2025 4:35:00 AM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 11/10/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 0m	10:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 11/10/2025 10:40:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 11/11/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	7h 35m	3:45 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	11:20 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 11/10/2025 3:45:00 AM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 11/10/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	8h 5m	12:35 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$72	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 11/10/2025 12:35:00 AM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 11/10/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Greyhound US	6h 55m	6:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	1:25 PM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 11/10/2025 6:30:00 AM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 11/10/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  9h 40m
  
  0
  
  3:45 AM
  
  Gainesville, FL
  Rosa Parks Transfer station
  
  5:50 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 11/10/2025 3:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 11/10/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
- Busbud
  
  4h 5m
  
  0
  
  9:20 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  1:25 PM
  
  Sarasota, FL
  Cattleman Transfer Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) at 11/10/2025 9:20:00 AM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 11/10/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL is $56 on 11/18/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Gainesville, FL and Sarasota, FL

See here how frequent the connections between Gainesville, FL and Sarasota, FL are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Gainesville, FL and Sarasota, FL.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 4 buses from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Gainesville, FL and Sarasota, FL, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL starting from $56!

Cheapest Bus	$56
Fastest Bus	6h 55m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	160.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Gainesville, FL for Sarasota, FL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/07/2025 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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Saturday

Sunday 11/02

Monday 11/03

Tuesday 11/04

Wednesday 11/05

Thursday 11/06

Friday 11/07

Saturday 11/08

$71

Sunday 11/09

Monday 11/10

$70

Tuesday 11/11

Wednesday 11/12

Thursday 11/13

Friday 11/14

$84

Saturday 11/15

Sunday 11/16

Monday 11/17

Tuesday 11/18

$56

Wednesday 11/19

Thursday 11/20

Friday 11/21

Saturday 11/22

Sunday 11/23

Monday 11/24

Tuesday 11/25

Wednesday 11/26

Thursday 11/27

Friday 11/28

Saturday 11/29

The cheapest time to travel from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $70, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $71.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL, with $56. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $73.

How to save money travelling from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL

These are the most booked bus companies between Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL from our users.

FlixBus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL:

Cheapest Price	$70
Fastest Bus	7h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:45 AM
Last Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	11/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Gainesville, FL and Sarasota, FL

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Gainesville, FL and Sarasota, FL.

Rosa Parks Transfer station

SE 3rd St 700

North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop

Westgate Plaza Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

University of Florida (Commuter Lot)

Gale Lemerand Dr

Bus Stop

Cattleman Transfer Center

Porter Way 5951

Cattlemen Rd

Cattlemen Rd Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL? Or which bus companies serve the route Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL bus

How much does a Gainesville, FL Sarasota, FL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $56 and takes 10h 0m to reach Sarasota, FL. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $56 and $79. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sarasota, FL.

On average, how many connections are available from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL each day?

Every day, the Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL take?

The fastest bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL is offered by Greyhound US and takes 6h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $73. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL?

The earliest bus arriving in Sarasota, FL from Gainesville, FL starts at 12:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Gainesville, FL for Sarasota, FL starts at 10:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Gainesville, FL Sarasota, FL route?

When traveling by bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville, FL and Sarasota, FL?

You can check all the direct connections between Gainesville, FL and Sarasota, FL by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Gainesville, FL Sarasota, FL bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Gainesville, FL Sarasota, FL bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Gainesville, FL and to Sarasota, FL

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Gainesville, FL and to Sarasota, FL. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!