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How to get fromFlorida to Longboat Keyby plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Florida to Longboat Key by plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MCO - SRQ
    3h 4m
    $77–327

  2. Drive  242.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Longboat Keycar car 242.6 mi
    4h 41m
    $41–58

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa to Longboat Keytaxi taxi
    6h 54m
    $294–406

  4. Bus via Gainesville

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus Tallahassee
    7h 45m
    $103–143

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus bus Houston
    7h 51m

  6. Bus via Orlando (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2434 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    8h 53m
    $84–120

Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to Longboat Key via Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, UF Health Archer Road, University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr, and Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station in around 7h 45m.

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