What is the cheapest way to get from Florida to Longboat Key?

The cheapest way to get from Florida to Longboat Key is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Florida to Longboat Key?

The fastest way to get from Florida to Longboat Key is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Florida to Longboat Key?

The distance between Florida and Longboat Key is 301 miles. The road distance is 244 miles.

How do I travel from Florida to Longboat Key without a car?

The best way to get from Florida to Longboat Key without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 8m and costs $200 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Florida to Longboat Key?

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Florida to Longboat Key, including transfers.

Can I drive from Florida to Longboat Key?

Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Longboat Key is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Florida to Longboat Key.

Where can I stay near Longboat Key?

There are 4347+ hotels available in Longboat Key.

Florida to Longboat Key - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
2. Take the taxi from Tampa to Longboat Keytaxi
8h 8m
$207–313
Drive 242.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jacksonville to Longboat Keycar 242.6 mi
4h 42m
$45–64
Bus via Wildwood
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus Houston
9h 5m
$137–198
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433 / ...
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
9h 31m
$72–109
Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Bradenton-Ellenton, FLbus
9h 49m
$132–233

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Florida to Longboat Key.

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Distance: 299.7 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

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

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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