Cheap train tickets from Sarasota to Sebring

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.

Sebring is a central Florida city located at the end of Lake Wales Ridge, offering a long stretch of freshwater lakes up to 100 miles. Due to the lake, Sebring has many spots for fishing, diving, and relaxing on the beach. In addition, the city is popular for the Sebring International Raceway and home to the 12 Hours of Sebring for sports car and race enthusiasts. Sebring also features different outdoor areas for viewing wildlife, camping, fishing, and diving, like the Highlands Hammock State Park and Lake Jackson. There are also historical exhibits and art locations, like the Military Sea Services Museum, Children's Museum of the Highlands, and SFSC Museum of Florida Art and Culture.

After sundown, Sebring has different spots for nightlife, like pubs, wine bars, watering holes, taverns, and restaurants that you can visit. The city has a vibrant wine scene, with wineries, wine bars, farms, and vineyards. It also has a fast-growing beer scene, with brewing companies, gastropubs, beer gardens, and brewpubs.

Sebring is a highly-accessible city. Amtrak and Amtrak Silver Service provide train service through the city, while Tornado Bus and El Expreso Bus offer bus services.