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

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There are 6 ways to get from Florida to Longboat Key by plane, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MCO - SRQ
    2h 59m
    $77–327

  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
    $282–393

  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

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    9h 46m
    $89–132

  6. 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

Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St + Jefferson St to Longboat Key via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Wildwood Amtrak Station, Wildwood, and Bradenton in around 9h 5m.

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