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How to get fromLakewood Ranch to Bradenton Beachby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lakewood Ranch to Bradenton Beach by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 12 bus, line 6 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ranch Lake Blvd/87Th St E to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus bus 12
    2. Take the bus from Desoto Station to Gulf Dr N/2Nd St Nbus bus 6
    2h 12m
    $18–29

  2. Drive 20.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakewood Ranch to Bradenton Beachcar car 20.2 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lakewood Ranch to Bradenton Beachtaxi taxi 20.2 mi
    29 min
    $55–70

  4. Line 02 bus, bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from Utc Transfer Station to Airport Cir @ Bradenton Connector Nsbus bus 02
    2. Take the bus from Airport Cir @ Bradenton Connector Ns to 301 Blvd W @ 9Th St Ext Nsbus bus 99
    3. Take the bus from Desoto Station to Gulf Dr N/2Nd St Nbus bus 6
    2h 59m
    $12–21

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lakewood Ranch to Bradenton Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lakewood Ranch to Gulf Dr N/2Nd St N via Ranch Lake Blvd/87Th St E, Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203, and Desoto Station in around 2h 12m.

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