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How to get fromDetroit to Longboat Keyby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Longboat Key by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Detroit to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane DTW - SRQ
    5h 10m
    $182–757

  2. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Tampa, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CLE - TPA
    3. Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar car
    8h 14m
    $158–664

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Bradentonbus bus
    32h 13m
    $285–472

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Tampa to Longboat Keytaxi taxi
    39h 58m
    $656–1,317

  5. Drive 1,203.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Longboat Keycar car 1,203.1 mi
    20h 37m
    $220–318

  6. Fly Detroit to Tampa, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane DTW - TPA
    2. Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar car
    5h 46m
    $182–1,018

  7. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane FNT - PIE
    3. Take the taxi from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Longboat Keytaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    $234–645

Detroit (DTW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,061.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Longboat Key, FL, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Longboat Key via Montgomery Intermodal Center, C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 16, N Monroe Street and John Knox Road, Tallahassee, and Bradenton in around 32h 13m.

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