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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Bradenton Beachby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Bradenton Beach by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus Miami
    5h 38m
    $112–178

  2. Drive 221.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Bradenton Beachcar car 221.8 mi
    3h 59m
    $41–59

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa to Bradenton Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $203–323

  4. Train, fly, line 6 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Desoto Station to Gulf Dr N/2Nd St Nbus bus
    5h 35m
    $54–373

  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
    8h 59m
    $119–218

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Bradenton Beach, 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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