There are 7 ways to get from Jacksonville (Station) to Siesta Key by train, car, bus (Amtrak), plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
- Drive from Tampa to Siesta Keycar
6h 46m$68–154Drive 249.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville (Station) to Siesta Keycar 249.3 mi
4h 37m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus Houston
9h 57m$86–118Fly from Jacksonville
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane JAX - SRQ
8h 4m$100–610Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 53m$77–164Train, bus
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
10h 7m$73–159Train to Orlando, fly
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MCO - SRQ
7h 21m$351–1,091
Jacksonville (Station) to Siesta Key by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville (Station) to Siesta Key is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville (Station) to Siesta Key is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville (Station) to Siesta Key. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera via Wildwood, Manatee Ave E/26Th St E, 13Th St W @ 6Th Ave W Ns and Main St @ Lemon Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Jacksonville (Station) and Siesta Key is 298 miles. The road distance is 250.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville (Station) to Siesta Key without a car is to bus which takes 9h 57m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Jacksonville (Station) to Siesta Key, including transfers.
Jacksonville (Station) to Siesta Key bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville (Station) to Siesta Key is to bus which takes 9h 57m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 8h 4m.
Jacksonville (Station) to Siesta Key bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wildwood Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville (Station) to Siesta Key is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Jacksonville (Station) to Siesta Key.
What companies run services between Jacksonville (Station), FL, USA and Siesta Key, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera via Wildwood Amtrak Station, Wildwood, Bradenton, Manatee Ave E/26Th St E, Downtown Station, 13Th St W @ 6Th Ave W Ns, Downtown Transfer Station, and Main St @ Lemon Ave in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 2 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Orlando to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Winter Park Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
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