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How to get fromBuffalo to Longboat Keyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Longboat Key by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane BUF - SRQ
    4h 41m
    $142–557

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    38h 35m
    $303–456

  3. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus bus 530
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Bradenton-Ellenton, FLbus bus
    42h 28m

  4. Drive  1,275.4 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Longboat Keycar car 1,275.4 mi
    21h 56m
    $233–337

  5. Fly to Tampa, drive

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BUF - TPA
    2. Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar car
    5h 26m
    $162–508

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,122.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Longboat Key, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Longboat Key via Cleveland Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Cattlemen Transit Station, and Downtown Transfer Station in around 38h 35m.

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