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

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

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

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

How far is it from Jacksonville to Longboat Key?

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

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

The best way to get from Jacksonville to Longboat Key without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 7m and costs $170 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Jacksonville to Longboat Key, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Jacksonville to Longboat Key?

The best way to get from Jacksonville to Longboat Key is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $290 - $900 and takes 6h 4m.

Can I drive from Jacksonville to Longboat Key?

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

Where can I stay near Longboat Key?

There are 3156+ hotels available in Longboat Key.

Jacksonville to Longboat Key - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Jacksonville to Longboat Key by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), 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 7m
$173–293
Drive 242.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jacksonville to Longboat Keycar 242.6 mi
4h 42m
$45–64
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
8h 18m
$83–125
Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane JAX - SRQ
6h 4m
$292–858
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
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
Fly to Tampa, taxi
1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane JAX - TPA
2. Take the taxi from St Petersburg 7-11 to Longboat Keytaxi
7h 48m
$348–913

Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

61Weekly Planes

5h 1mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Jacksonville to Longboat Key.

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Distance: 299.5 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Longboat Key via Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Cattlemen Transit Station, and Downtown Transfer Station in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 3 hours.

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