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

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Longboat Key by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MKE - SRQ
    4h 40m
    $172–707

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ORD - SRQ
    6h 12m
    $153–486

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    32h 30m
    $250–395

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Tampa to Longboat Keytaxi taxi
    44h 31m
    $1,147–1,852

  5. Drive  1,263.1 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Longboat Keycar car 1,263.1 mi
    22h 37m
    $231–333

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa, drive

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MKE - TPA
    2. Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar car
    5h 20m
    $662–1,118

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    6h 29m
    $199–732

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tampa, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORD - TPA
    3. Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar car
    6h 50m
    $168–267

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,138.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Longboat Key via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Cattlemen Transit Station, and Downtown Transfer Station in around 32h 30m.

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