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How to get fromRaleigh to Lakewood Ranchby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Lakewood Ranch by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane RDU - SRQ
    3h 52m
    $175–733

  2. Fly to Tampa, bus

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RDU - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 43m
    $120–313

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    16h 56m
    $121–202

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa to Lakewood Ranchtaxi taxi
    17h 34m
    $342–613

  5. Drive 686.3 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Lakewood Ranchcar car 686.3 mi
    11h 31m
    $126–181

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Lakewood Ranch, FL, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Lakewood Ranch via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center in around 16h 56m.

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