There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Longboat Key by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane ATL - SRQ
3h 9m$152–758Drive 506.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Longboat Keycar 506.1 mi
8h 27m$93–134Bus, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Bradenton-Ellenton, FLbus
11h 29m$145–201Fly to Tampa, drive
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Tampa (TPA)plane ATL - TPA
- Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar
3h 55m$162–378Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tallahasseebus FlixBus 2452
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Bradentonbus Houston
14h 3m$159–227
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Longboat Key is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Longboat Key is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Longboat Key. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Bradenton-Ellenton, FL via Marion Transit Center and Tampa Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Atlanta and Longboat Key is 473 miles. The road distance is 509.1 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Longboat Key without a car is to bus and Amtrak Thruway which takes 11h 29m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Atlanta to Longboat Key, including transfers.
Atlanta to Longboat Key bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Longboat Key is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus and Amtrak Thruway, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 11h 29m.
Atlanta to Longboat Key bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Longboat Key is 509 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Atlanta to Longboat Key.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Longboat Key, FL, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Longboat Key via Marion Transit Center, Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, Tampa Union Station, and Bradenton-Ellenton, FL in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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