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How to get fromUniversal Orlando to Anna Maria Islandby train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Universal Orlando to Anna Maria Island by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa to Anna Maria Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 41m
    $162–235

  2. Drive 118.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Universal Orlando to Anna Maria Islandcar car 118.8 mi
    2h 9m
    $22–32

  3. Line 40 bus, Amtrak Thruway, line 9 bus, line 203 bus, line 304 bus

    1. Take the bus from Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way to Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Drbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1 to Grand Central Station - Gbus bus 9
    4. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Downtown Stationbus bus 203
    5. Take the bus from Downtown Station to Gulf Dr/42Nd Stbus bus 304
    8h 33m
    $35–66

  4. Line 37 bus, bus, line 01 bus, line 99 bus, line 304 bus

    1. Take the bus from Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way to Florida Mallbus bus 37
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cattlemen Transit Station to Downtown Transfer Stationbus bus 01 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Station to 13Th St W @ 6Th Ave W Nsbus bus 99
    5. Take the bus from Downtown Station to Gulf Dr/42Nd Stbus bus 304
    9h 19m
    $29–52

Universal Orlando to Anna Maria Island by foot and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Universal Orlando, FL, USA and Anna Maria Island, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Universal Orlando to Gulf Dr/42Nd St via Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way, Orlando, FL, Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1, Grand Central Station - G, Psta Grand Central Station, and Downtown Station in around 8h 33m.

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