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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 28m
    $158–528

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa, drive

    cheapest
    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 17m
    $128–468

  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 6h
    $516–719

  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 8h
    $1,102–1,636

  5. Drive  2,502.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Longboat Keycar car 2,502.2 mi
    41h 32m
    $443–639

  6. 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
    $177–614

  7. 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
    11h 28m
    $246–911

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tampa, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    3. Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar car
    9h 58m
    $198–670

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,196.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. 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 6h.

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