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How to get fromFlorida to Longboat Keyby bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Florida to Longboat Key by bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to University of South Floridabus bus
    3. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus
    7h 21m
    $88–136

  2. Drive 242.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Longboat Keycar car 242.6 mi
    4h 41m
    $45–64

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa to Longboat Keytaxi taxi
    8h 8m
    $222–343

  4. Bus via Wildwood

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus bus Houston
    9h 5m
    $142–193

  5. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Bradenton-Ellenton, FLbus bus
    9h 49m
    $149–263

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Florida to Longboat Key.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Longboat Key via Gainesville, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, and Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station in around 7h 21m.

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