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How to get fromLakeland to Bradenton Beachby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lakeland to Bradenton Beach by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Amtrak Thruway, line 9 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1 to Grand Central Station - Gbus bus 9
    5h 36m
    $20–39

  2. Drive 76.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Bradenton Beachcar car 76.7 mi
    1h 27m
    $14–21

  3. Amtrak Thruway, line 01 bus, bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr to Downtown Transfer Stationbus bus 01
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Station to 301 Blvd W @ 9Th St Ext Nsbus bus 99
    4. Take the bus from Desoto Station to Gulf Dr N/2Nd St Nbus bus 6
    6h 48m
    $35–59

  4. Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa Union Station to Bradenton Beachtaxi taxi
    1h 52m
    $141–186

Lakeland to Bradenton Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Bradenton Beach, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Gulf Dr N/6Th St N via Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1, Grand Central Station - G, Psta Grand Central Station, Downtown Station, and Gulf Dr/42Nd St in around 5h 36m.

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