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How to get fromFlorida to Siesta Keyby train, car, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), or bus

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

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Drive from Tampa to Siesta Keycar car
    8h 10m
    $82–179

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 5m
    $40–69

  3. Drive 245.5 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Siesta Keycar car 245.5 mi
    4h 44m
    $45–65

  4. Bus via Orlando (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    9h 59m
    $46–75

  5. Bus via Wildwood

    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
    11h 37m
    $101–139

  6. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 40m
    $97–197

Florida to Siesta Key by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera via Gainesville, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 9h 5m.

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