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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Anna Maria Islandby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Anna Maria Island by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa to Anna Maria Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $204–323

  2. Drive 225.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Anna Maria Islandcar car 225.6 mi
    4h 6m
    $42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus Miami
    6h 24m
    $89–150

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MIA - SRQ
    5h 20m
    $56–371

  5. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Bradenton-Ellenton, FLbus bus
    9h 2m
    $101–197

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 283 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Anna Maria Island, FL, USA?

RedCoach operates a bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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