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

The cheapest way to get from Longboat Key to Lakeland is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Longboat Key to Lakeland is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Longboat Key and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Longboat Key station to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transfer Station and arriving at Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St. via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station and Polk County Courthouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Longboat Key to Lakeland?

The distance between Longboat Key and Lakeland is 155 miles. The road distance is 80.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Longboat Key to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $50 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Longboat Key to Lakeland, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Longboat Key to Lakeland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Longboat Key to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Longboat Key to Lakeland is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Longboat Key to Lakeland.

Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 284+ hotels available in Lakeland.

Longboat Key to Lakeland - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and line 9 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Longboat Key to Lakeland by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus Greyhound US0770S
7h
$54–73
Drive 80 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Longboat Key to Lakelandcar 80 mi
1h 37m
$15–22
Bus via Winter Haven Terminal
1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0740s / ...
7h 26m
$55–74
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203 to Psta Grand Central Stationbus 203
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - G to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4bus 9
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
8h 10m
$54–77

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Map of how to get from Longboat Key to Lakeland.

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Distance: 154 mi
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a vehicle from Longboat Key to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St. via Downtown Transfer Station, Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, and Polk County Courthouse in around 7h.

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