There are 6 ways to get from Memphis to Longboat Key by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MEM - SRQ
5h 48m$201–956Fly to Tampa, drive
cheapest- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Tampa (TPA)plane MEM - TPA
- Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar
4h 33m$101–567Bus, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Bradenton-Ellenton, FLbus
21h 52m$197–303Drive 804.8 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Longboat Keycar 804.8 mi
15h 5m$147–213Fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane MEM - PIE
- Take the taxi from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Longboat Keytaxi
4h 22m$216–651Bus, train
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Take the bus from Gulfport to Bradentonbus
25h 19m$232–351
Memphis (MEM) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Longboat Key is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Longboat Key is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 22m and costs $210 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Longboat Key. However, there are services departing from William Hudson Transit Center and arriving at Bradenton-Ellenton, FL via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Marion Transit Center and Tampa Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 52m.
The distance between Memphis and Longboat Key is 718 miles. The road distance is 809.5 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Longboat Key without a car is to bus and Amtrak Thruway which takes 21h 52m and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Memphis to Longboat Key, including transfers.
Memphis to Longboat Key bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Longboat Key is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $200 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus and Amtrak Thruway, which costs $190 - $310 and takes 21h 52m.
Memphis to Longboat Key bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Longboat Key is 1h ahead of Memphis. It is currently 9:06 AM in Memphis and 10:06 AM in Longboat Key.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Longboat Key, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from William Hudson Transit Center to Longboat Key via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Marion Transit Center, Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, Tampa Union Station, and Bradenton-Ellenton, FL in around 21h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Memphis to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Memphis to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Memphis to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Memphis to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 727-678-3495
United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 727-777-7777
- Website
- go777taxi.com
Yellow Cab of Florida
- Phone
- +1 727-222-2222
All Tampa Taxi and Airport Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 813-833-1808
- Website
- taxicabstampafl.com
Taxi Tampa
- Phone
- +1 407-813-4675
- Website
- taxitampafl.com
Yello Cab of Tampa
- Phone
- +1 813-666-6666
- Website
- tampataxi.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Longboat Key is 809 miles. It takes approximately 15h 5m to drive from Memphis to Longboat Key.
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