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How to get to Sarasota by train
Routes | 30 |
Trips per day | 60 |
train lines | 1 |
Stations | 1 |
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About Sarasota
A culturally-rich alternative to the nearby theme parks of Orlando, Sarasota's Gulf Coast location is hard to resist. It became the winter base for many well-to-do families in the early twentieth century, during which time much of the town developed a subtle Italian feel.
Not only is the climate similar to what you might experience in southern Italy, but many of Sarasota's buildings were constructed to resemble the country's renaissance masterworks too. A good example is the Ringling family's Ca' d'Zan Venetian-style mansion.
The Ringlings made their money from circuses before giving their name to the much-celebrated John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. It contains 21 galleries of European paintings, archaeological artifacts, and American art totaling 10,000 objects.
With weather so fine, you'll probably be looking with more than half an eye at Sarasota's numerous excellent resorts and beaches, many of which lie on a group of keys within the city limits. Bonus: our research ranked Sarasota as the #3 cheapest Spring Break destination, so you can soak up the sun on the cheap.
Arriving in Sarasota is equally easy thanks to its Cattleman Transfer Centre and Fruitville Road bus stations. Between them, travelers can connect by bus everywhere from Tampa to Tucson. Amtrak also operates a Thruway bus service from the defunct Sarasota rail station to Tampa for onward connections by train on the Silver Service. This service runs between Miami and New York City via Washington, D.C.
What train companies travel to Sarasota, Florida?
Located in Florida, Sarasota is accessible by train from 30 other cities. You can choose from 60 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Sarasota on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Coach tickets to Sarasota are also available..
Train companies serving Sarasota
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 137 | 1d 0h 51m | CA$284.09 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
Which train carrier has the best service to Sarasota?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Sarasota by train with Amtrak giving them a 4.3 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Sarasota taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 3.2 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Sarasota punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Sarasota, rating them a 3.8 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Sarasota is 5600 Fruitville Rd. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Sarasota.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Pittsburgh | 1d 10h 45m | CA$392.12 |
Lancaster | 1d 4h 40m | CA$399.63 |
Richmond | 1d 0h 28m | CA$265.46 |
Baltimore | 1d 1h 26m | CA$295.62 |
St Louis | 2d 7h 39m | CA$582.87 |
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