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How to get fromSt. Louis to Longboat Keyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Longboat Key by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane STL - SRQ
    4h 6m
    $138–558
  2. Fly to Tampa, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane STL - TPA
    2. Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar car
    4h 59m
    $122–618
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    24h 41m
    $229–353
  4. Drive  1,057.8 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Longboat Keycar car 1,057.8 mi
    17h 33m
    $181–262
  5. Bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Bradentonbus bus
    27h 8m
    $253–387

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Longboat Key, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Longboat Key via Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, and Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center in around 24h 41m.

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