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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, Greyhound US or Tornado Bus Company for the next days.

today
$63
tomorrow
$51
Sunday
Monday
$64
Tuesday
$58
Wednesday
Thursday
$61

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 11h 20m 9:20 PM Gainesville, FL Rosa Parks Transfer station 8:40 AM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $63
FlixBus 9h 50m 5:20 AM Gainesville, FL Rosa Parks Transfer station 3:10 PM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $78
Tornado Bus Company 7h 45m 10:10 AM Gainesville, FL Kangaroo Express 5:55 PM Sarasota, FL Sarasota Commercial Way Bus Stop  Economy $110
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL via Tampa, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      4:50 AM
      Gainesville, FL
      Rosa Parks Transfer station
      7:05 AM
      Tampa
      Marion Street
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 6h 25m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Tampa
      Marion Street
      3:10 PM
      Sarasota, FL
      Cattleman Transfer Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $30

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 5m 12:35 AM Gainesville, FL North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop 8:40 AM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $51
FlixBus 7h 10m 3:45 AM Gainesville, FL Rosa Parks Transfer station 10:55 AM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $51
FlixBus 9h 50m 5:20 AM Gainesville, FL Rosa Parks Transfer station 3:10 PM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $51
FlixBus 11h 20m 9:20 PM Gainesville, FL Rosa Parks Transfer station 8:40 AM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL via Tampa, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      4:50 AM
      Gainesville, FL
      Rosa Parks Transfer station
      7:05 AM
      Tampa
      Marion Street
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 6h 25m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Tampa
      Marion Street
      3:10 PM
      Sarasota, FL
      Cattleman Transfer Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 5m 12:35 AM Gainesville, FL North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop 8:40 AM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $64
FlixBus 11h 20m 9:20 PM Gainesville, FL Rosa Parks Transfer station 8:40 AM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $64
FlixBus 9h 50m 5:20 AM Gainesville, FL Rosa Parks Transfer station 3:10 PM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL via Tampa, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      4:50 AM
      Gainesville, FL
      Rosa Parks Transfer station
      7:05 AM
      Tampa
      Marion Street
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 6h 25m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Tampa
      Marion Street
      3:10 PM
      Sarasota, FL
      Cattleman Transfer Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $32

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 5m 12:35 AM Gainesville, FL North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop 8:40 AM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $58
FlixBus 11h 20m 9:20 PM Gainesville, FL Rosa Parks Transfer station 8:40 AM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $58
FlixBus 9h 50m 5:20 AM Gainesville, FL Rosa Parks Transfer station 3:10 PM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $70
Tornado Bus Company 7h 45m 10:10 AM Gainesville, FL Kangaroo Express 5:55 PM Sarasota, FL Sarasota Commercial Way Bus Stop  Economy $110
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL via Tampa, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      4:50 AM
      Gainesville, FL
      Rosa Parks Transfer station
      7:05 AM
      Tampa
      Marion Street
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 6h 25m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Tampa
      Marion Street
      3:10 PM
      Sarasota, FL
      Cattleman Transfer Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 5m 12:35 AM Gainesville, FL Greyhound Bus Station 8:40 AM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $61
FlixBus 11h 20m 9:20 PM Gainesville, FL Rosa Parks Transfer station 8:40 AM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $61
FlixBus 9h 50m 5:20 AM Gainesville, FL Rosa Parks Transfer station 3:10 PM Sarasota, FL Cattleman Transfer Center  Economy $67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL via Tampa, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      4:50 AM
      Gainesville, FL
      Rosa Parks Transfer station
      7:05 AM
      Tampa
      Marion Street
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 6h 25m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Tampa
      Marion Street
      3:10 PM
      Sarasota, FL
      Cattleman Transfer Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $29

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL is $50 on 11/10/2026. 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.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Gainesville, FL and Sarasota, FL.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 15 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, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company that travel 5 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 $50!

Cheapest Bus $50
Fastest Bus 7h 10m
Earliest Bus 5:20 AM
Latest Bus 9:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 160.1 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL

Every day, 5 buses from 3 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 10/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/18
Monday 10/19
Tuesday 10/20
Wednesday 10/21
Thursday 10/22
Friday 10/23
$67
Saturday 10/24
$66
Sunday 10/25
Monday 10/26
$68
Tuesday 10/27
$58
Wednesday 10/28
Thursday 10/29
$61
Friday 10/30
$63
Saturday 10/31
$64
Sunday 11/01
Monday 11/02
$60
Tuesday 11/03
$58
Wednesday 11/04
$56
Thursday 11/05
$62
Friday 11/06
$54
Saturday 11/07
$59
Sunday 11/08
$61
Monday 11/09
$54
Tuesday 11/10
$50
Wednesday 11/11
$57
Thursday 11/12
Friday 11/13
Saturday 11/14

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 $50, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $61.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL, with $50. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $109.

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.

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.

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 $50 and takes 8h 5m 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 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $50 and $110. 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 5 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 FlixBus and takes 7h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $51. 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 5:20 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 9:20 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, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company. 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, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Gainesville, FL and Sarasota, FL. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Gainesville, FL to Sarasota, FL?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Gainesville, FL and Sarasota, FL change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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