What is the cheapest way to get from The Villages to Longboat Key?

The cheapest way to get from The Villages to Longboat Key is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Villages to Longboat Key?

The fastest way to get from The Villages to Longboat Key is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between The Villages and Longboat Key?

No, there is no direct bus from The Villages to Longboat Key. However, there are services departing from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Bradenton via Wildwood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from The Villages to Longboat Key?

The distance between The Villages and Longboat Key is 152 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.

How do I travel from The Villages to Longboat Key without a car?

The best way to get from The Villages to Longboat Key without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $95 - $130.

How long does it take to get from The Villages to Longboat Key?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from The Villages to Longboat Key, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Villages to Longboat Key bus from?

The Villages to Longboat Key bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Wildwood station.

Where does the The Villages to Longboat Key bus arrive?

The Villages to Longboat Key bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Bradenton station.

Can I drive from The Villages to Longboat Key?

Yes, the driving distance between The Villages to Longboat Key is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from The Villages to Longboat Key.

Where can I stay near Longboat Key?

There are 3823+ hotels available in Longboat Key.

The Villages to Longboat Key - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from The Villages to Longboat Key by bus, car, shuttle, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus Houston
4h 16m
$99–130
Drive 136.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Villages to Longboat Keycar 136.1 mi
2h 37m
$25–36
Shuttle, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MCO - SRQ
4h
$348–807
Bus, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Bradenton-Ellenton, FLbus
6h 16m
$117–158

Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

14Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.2 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Longboat Key, FL, USA?

Omnibus Express operates a bus from Wildwood to Bradenton once daily. Tickets cost $50–65 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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