What is the cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Longboat Key?

The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Longboat Key is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlotte to Longboat Key?

The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Longboat Key is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $140 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Charlotte and Longboat Key?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Longboat Key. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center via Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.

How far is it from Charlotte to Longboat Key?

The distance between Charlotte and Longboat Key is 575 miles. The road distance is 625.4 miles.

How do I travel from Charlotte to Longboat Key without a car?

The best way to get from Charlotte to Longboat Key without a car is to bus which takes 15h 1m and costs $150 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Charlotte to Longboat Key?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Charlotte to Longboat Key, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlotte to Longboat Key bus from?

Charlotte to Longboat Key bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Charlotte to Longboat Key?

The best way to get from Charlotte to Longboat Key is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 15h 1m.

Where does the Charlotte to Longboat Key bus arrive?

Charlotte to Longboat Key bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Can I drive from Charlotte to Longboat Key?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Longboat Key is 625 miles. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Charlotte to Longboat Key.

Where can I stay near Longboat Key?

There are 4110+ hotels available in Longboat Key.

Charlotte to Longboat Key - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Longboat Key by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
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1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane CLT - SRQ
3h 43m
$142–657
Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tampa, drive
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1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA)plane CLT - TPA
2. Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar
4h 22m
$92–478
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
15h 1m
$153–232
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Tampatrain
3. Take the taxi from Tampa to Longboat Keytaxi
21h 27m
$434–757
Drive 621.8 mi
1. Drive from Charlotte to Longboat Keycar 621.8 mi
10h 48m
$114–164
Fly Concord to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Concord (USA) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane USA - PIE
2. Take the taxi from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Longboat Keytaxi
4h 27m
$197–412
Bus via Jacksonville
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus
19h 37m
$203–321

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

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2h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 572 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Longboat Key via Orlando Bus Station and Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center in around 15h 1m.

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