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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Bradentonby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Bradenton by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ORF - SRQ
    6h 57m
    $107–462

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus bus
    23h 37m

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    24h 17m
    $162–249

  4. Drive  843.7 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Bradentoncar car 843.7 mi
    14h 48m
    $154–223

  5. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane RIC - SRQ
    7h 50m
    $114–577

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Tampa to Bradentontaxi taxi
    24h 59m
    $649–969

Virginia Beach to Bradenton by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 785.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Bradenton, FL, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to 14Th St W @ 9Th Ave W via Richmond, Richmond, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Cattlemen Transit Station, and Downtown Transfer Station in around 24h 17m.

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