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How to get fromLos Angeles to Longboat Keyby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Longboat Key by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane LAX - SRQ
    8h 50m
    $258–918

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Tampa, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BUR - TPA
    2. Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar car
    9h 38m
    $207–825

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Bradentonbus bus
    2d 7h
    $465–747

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Bradentonbus bus Houston
    2d 7h
    $744–1,320

  5. Drive 2,502.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Longboat Keycar car 2,502.3 mi
    41h 36m
    $457–660

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    2. Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar car
    7h 35m
    $458–829

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane BUR - SRQ
    9h 47m
    $307–1,164

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane LGB - SRQ
    10h 58m
    $286–1,061

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,196.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Longboat Key, FL, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Longboat Key via Ft Worth Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Bradenton in around 2d 7h.

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