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Transfer from Tampa airport to Sarasota

Tampa → Sarasota · about 90 km · about 1h 15min · fixed price $190 per vehicle.

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Tampa → Sarasota

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Quick answer · checked 3 Nov 2026

Tampa → Sarasota: key facts

Private transfer, Tampa Airport (TPA) to Sarasota: the car (1–3 passengers) is $190 and the van (4–8) is $260, a set price for the vehicle that does not change at checkout. Expect 90 km on the road via I 275 EXPR and US 301; about 1h 15min off-peak, 1h 15min – 1h 35min in rush hour.

Pickup: The driver waits in the baggage claim on Level 1 of the Main Terminal, on the Red or Blue side used by your airline, holding a sign with your name; pickups at the curb are at the exit nearest Baggage Belt 9 (Red) or Baggage Belt 7 (Blue). The booking includes flight monitoring and an hour of free waiting from touchdown; your bags are loaded for you.

Sarasota lies about 90 km south of Tampa International, on the Gulf coast south of Bradenton. The drive follows I-275 South through St. Petersburg and across the mouth of Tampa Bay on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which has a toll, then continues on US-19 and US-41 through Palmetto and Bradenton into the city; the alternative is I-75 through Brandon. Traffic on I-275 and I-75 builds in the winter season from January to April.

Downtown Sarasota sits on Sarasota Bay, with Bayfront Park, the marina and the Van Wezel hall along the water and Main Street running inland past Five Points Park. The John Ringling Causeway leads west to St. Armands Circle with its shops and restaurants and to Lido Key and Longboat Key. Siesta Key with Siesta Beach is about 12 km south, and the Ringling Museum stands north of downtown near the Sarasota Bradenton airport.

Public transport: No direct public transport links TPA with Sarasota; HART and PSTA buses do not reach Sarasota County.

Price
$190 per car (1–3) · $260 per van (4–8)
Distance
90 km by road
Driving time
1h 15min, 1h 15min – 1h 35min at busy times
Pickup
TPA arrivals hall, name sign
Included
flight tracking, 60 min free waiting, luggage, free cancellation up to 24 h before

Sources (checked 3 Nov 2026): tampaairport.com; road distance and driving time: OSRM / OpenStreetMap.

Route · fixed price

Fixed price by group size

Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.

Car (1–3 passengers)
$190
per vehicle, not per person
Van (4–8 passengers)
$260
per vehicle, not per person
The route
Distance: 90 km
Travel time: 1h 15min

What this price includes

No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.

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Flight tracking
Flight delayed? We wait — 60 min free after landing.
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Driver with a name sign
Waits in arrivals, helps with the luggage.
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Luggage included
A suitcase and a carry-on per person, no surcharge.
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 h before the ride — full refund.
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How it works

From booking to back seat in 60 seconds

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1

Book online

Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. The confirmation arrives by email right after payment.

2

We meet you in arrivals

Your driver waits at the TPA arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English. We pick up at all three Tampa Bay airports — Tampa International (TPA), St Pete Clearwater (PIE) and Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ); each airport has its own fixed prices. We drive to any address in Tampa — Downtown, Ybor City, Westshore and the cruise port —, to St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach, to Clearwater Beach and Dunedin, and down to Bradenton, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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A comfortable ride

A clean, comfortable car, checked before every ride. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and child seats on request. You pay online in advance by card.

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Base price
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Luggage
included
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Flight tracking
included
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Driver
Name sign
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Water
included
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Child seat
+$10
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Extra stop
+$10
Why ShuttleHero

The details that make the difference

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Fixed price guaranteed

The price shown when you book is the final price. No surcharges for traffic and no surprises on arrival.

Flight tracking included

We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.

Meet & greet in arrivals

Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.

24/7 personal support

A real person on WhatsApp, around the clock. Change of time, lost luggage? Sorted in minutes.

FAQ

Questions about this route

How long is the drive from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Sarasota?

About 90 km via I 275 EXPR and US 301: 1h 15min with clear roads, 1h 15min – 1h 35min in heavy traffic. The price stays $190 per car either way.

Where exactly does the driver wait at TPA?

The driver waits in the baggage claim on Level 1 of the Main Terminal, on the Red or Blue side used by your airline, holding a sign with your name; pickups at the curb are at the exit nearest Baggage Belt 9 (Red) or Baggage Belt 7 (Blue).

Is there public transport from Tampa Airport to Sarasota?

There is no direct bus or train; HART and PSTA services end in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, so the trip needs long-distance coach connections.

Is Sarasota closer to another airport?

Yes. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is about 8 km north of downtown Sarasota, while Tampa International is about 90 km away by road.

Is $190 the price per person?

No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs $260, also per vehicle.

Can the price go up?

No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.

Can I cancel?

Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

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