Transportation Options from Sarasota Airport to Tampa City Centre

Taking a bus is the cheapest way to get from Sarasota airport to Tampa city centre, and it costs $20 (€18). Line 01 bus leads to Tampa city centre, but there are multiple stops on the road, which is why the trip takes up to 4 hours by bus, including a layover time of around 2 hours which is the waiting time, and time to change buses. The bus departs from Airport Cir at Bradenton Connector, with a change and transfer at Cattlemen Transit Station, where you’ll take another bus to Tampa city centre. 16 buses run this route weekly, although the schedules vary on weekends and holidays.

There are different bus operators at Sarasota airport, and you can get your ticket from any of these operators. A bus ticket from Sarasota airport to Tampa city centre is $20 (€18), but you can find cheaper tickets if you book online in advance.

The bus is a public transport option, and even though it’s the cheapest option, it’s not as convenient as taking a taxi from Sarasota airport to Tampa city centre. You’ll have to wait for other passengers to get to the bus, and there are multiple stops on the road, which further prolongs the journey.