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How to get fromSan Diego to Longboat Keyby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Longboat Key by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Tampa, drive

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    2. Drive from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Longboat Keycar car
    5h 50m
    $158–616

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Escondido to San Bernardinobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to El Pasobus bus La
    4. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Bradentonbus bus
    2d 6h
    $436–680

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Bradentonbus bus
    2d 10h
    $596–1,129

  4. Drive  2,452.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Longboat Keycar car 2,452.4 mi
    39h 49m
    $448–647

  5. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane SAN - SRQ
    7h 6m
    $253–915

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,141.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Longboat Key, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Longboat Key via Escondido Transit Center, Escondido, San Bernardino, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Bradenton in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours.

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