There are 5 ways to get from Bradenton to Tampa Bay area by bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from 14Th St W @ 9Th Ave W to Downtown Transfer Stationbus 99
- Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Miami
4h 22m$45–76Drive 42.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bradenton to Tampa Bay areacar 42.8 mi
49 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bradenton to Tampa Bay areataxi 42.8 mi
49 min$110–140Line 203 bus, line 9 bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Station to Psta Grand Central Stationbus 203
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station - G to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4bus 9
- Take the bus from Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4 to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus 100
4h 45m$29–41Line 99 bus, bus
- Take the bus from 13Th St W @ 6Th Ave W Ns to Downtown Transfer Stationbus 99
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
6h 21m$22–32
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bradenton to Tampa Bay area is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Bradenton to Tampa Bay area is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Bradenton to Tampa Bay area. However, there are services departing from 14Th St W @ 9Th Ave W and arriving at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr via Downtown Transfer Station and Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Bradenton and Tampa Bay area is 107 miles. The road distance is 43.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bradenton to Tampa Bay area without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Bradenton to Tampa Bay area, including transfers.
Bradenton to Tampa Bay area bus services, operated by Sarasota County Area Transit, depart from 14Th St W @ 9Th Ave W station.
Bradenton to Tampa Bay area bus services, operated by Sarasota County Area Transit, arrive at Downtown Transfer Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bradenton to Tampa Bay area is 43 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Bradenton to Tampa Bay area.
There are 951+ hotels available in Tampa Bay area.
What companies run services between Bradenton, FL, USA and Tampa Bay area, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from 14Th St W @ 9Th Ave W to Tampa Bay area via Downtown Transfer Station, Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, and University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 941-861-5000
- Website
- Sarasota County Area Transit
Bus from 14Th St W @ 9Th Ave W to Downtown Transfer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Sarasota County Area Transit
- Seniors 65-79
- $1
Bus from 13Th St W @ 6Th Ave W Ns to Downtown Transfer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Sarasota County Area Transit
- Seniors 65-79
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (941) 749-7116
- [email protected]
- Website
- mymanatee.org
Bus from 14Th St W @ 9Th Ave W to Downtown Transfer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- mymanatee.org
- Seniors 80+, Children under 5
- $0
- Free trolleys
- $0
- students, Disabled, Seniors 60-79
- $1–7
- Adults 18-59
- $1–7
Bus from Downtown Station to Psta Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- mymanatee.org
- Seniors 80+, Children under 5
- $0
- Free trolleys
- $0
- students, Disabled, Seniors 60-79
- $1–8
- Adults 18-59
- $1–8
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from Grand Central Station - G to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4 to Marion Transit Parking Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Yellow Cab of Sarasota
- Phone
- +1 941-955-3341
- Website
- yellowcabofsarasota.com
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