What is the cheapest way to get from Longboat Key to Jacksonville?

The cheapest way to get from Longboat Key to Jacksonville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Longboat Key to Jacksonville?

The fastest way to get from Longboat Key to Jacksonville is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Longboat Key and Jacksonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Longboat Key to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center and arriving at Jacksonville via Tampa Bus Station and Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Longboat Key to Jacksonville?

The distance between Longboat Key and Jacksonville is 301 miles. The road distance is 243.3 miles.

How do I travel from Longboat Key to Jacksonville without a car?

The best way to get from Longboat Key to Jacksonville without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 31m and costs $220 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Longboat Key to Jacksonville?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Longboat Key to Jacksonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Longboat Key to Jacksonville bus from?

Longboat Key to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.

Bus or fly from Longboat Key to Jacksonville?

The best way to get from Longboat Key to Jacksonville is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $700 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Longboat Key to Jacksonville bus arrive?

Longboat Key to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.

Can I drive from Longboat Key to Jacksonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Longboat Key to Jacksonville is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Longboat Key to Jacksonville.

Where can I stay near Jacksonville?

There are 464+ hotels available in Jacksonville.

Longboat Key to Jacksonville - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Longboat Key to Jacksonville by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Longboat Key to Tampataxi
2. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
7h 31m
$220–339
Drive 241.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Longboat Key to Jacksonvillecar 241.9 mi
4h 43m
$45–64
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
7h 46m
$89–128
Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane SRQ - JAX
5h 51m
$140–655
Bus via Orlando (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2433 / ...
8h 46m
$80–118
Amtrak Thruway, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Bradenton-Ellenton, FL to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
9h 34m
$150–261
Drive to Tampa, fly
1. Drive from Longboat Key to Tampa-Airport-TPAcar
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane TPA - JAX
6h 19m
$312–668

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights

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Distance: 299.1 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Longboat Key, FL, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Longboat Key to Jacksonville via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Jacksonville (JAX) every 4 hours.

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