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How to get fromNew Orleans to Longboat Keyby plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Longboat Key by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tampa, drive

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MSY - TPA
    2. Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar car
    4h 26m
    $107–617

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Biloxi to Bradentonbus bus Houston
    14h 25m
    $170–225

  3. Drive  671.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Longboat Keycar car 671.3 mi
    12h 5m
    $119–172

  4. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MSY - SRQ
    6h 4m
    $137–607

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Tampa, drive

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane GPT - TPA
    3. Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar car
    4h 49m
    $146–550

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tampa (TPA) flights

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Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Longboat Key, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Longboat Key via Biloxi Transit Center, Biloxi, and Bradenton in around 14h 25m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 3 hours.

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