Getting Around Bradenton
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Bradenton Airport information
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Approximate taxi fare: $26 USD
Serving more than one million passengers each year, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is the gateway to the southwest Florida Gulf Coast. The airport, located 10 miles south of downtown Bradenton, features regular nonstop service to Toronto, Washington, DCW, New York, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit, Indianapolis and Milwaukee, as well as seasonal international and domestic charter service. Airport amenities include short- and long-term parking, as well as retail and dining services. Groups may reserve the 20-person conference room for meetings and events. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport provides direct access to Manatee County Area Transit buses; the buses stop at the airport Monday through Saturday.
Airline carriers serving Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
Air Canada
AirTran Airways
Continental Airlines/Cape Air
Delta Air Lines/Comair
JetBlue Airways
Southwestern Airlines (Spring 2012)
US Airways
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Approximate taxi fare: $113.99 USD
Located just 45 miles outside of Bradenton, the Tampa International Airport provides nonstop service to more than 70 domestic and international locations. Tampa International serves an average of 22,000 daily passengers; airport amenities include shopping and dining options, as well as short- and long-term parking and the on-site, 295-room Marriott Tampa Airport.
Airline carriers serving Tampa International Airport
Air Canada
AirTran Airways
American Airlines
British Airways
Cayman Airways
Continental Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Frontier
JetBlue Airways
Sky King
Southwest Airlines
Spirit Airlines
United
US Airways
WestJet
Approximate taxi fare: $26 USD
Serving more than one million passengers each year, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is the gateway to the southwest Florida Gulf Coast. The airport, located 10 miles south of downtown Bradenton, features regular nonstop service to Toronto, Washington, DCW, New York, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit, Indianapolis and Milwaukee, as well as seasonal international and domestic charter service. Airport amenities include short- and long-term parking, as well as retail and dining services. Groups may reserve the 20-person conference room for meetings and events. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport provides direct access to Manatee County Area Transit buses; the buses stop at the airport Monday through Saturday.
Airline carriers serving Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
Air Canada
AirTran Airways
Continental Airlines/Cape Air
Delta Air Lines/Comair
JetBlue Airways
Southwestern Airlines (Spring 2012)
US Airways
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Approximate taxi fare: $113.99 USD
Located just 45 miles outside of Bradenton, the Tampa International Airport provides nonstop service to more than 70 domestic and international locations. Tampa International serves an average of 22,000 daily passengers; airport amenities include shopping and dining options, as well as short- and long-term parking and the on-site, 295-room Marriott Tampa Airport.
Airline carriers serving Tampa International Airport
Air Canada
AirTran Airways
American Airlines
British Airways
Cayman Airways
Continental Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Frontier
JetBlue Airways
Sky King
Southwest Airlines
Spirit Airlines
United
US Airways
WestJet
Bradenton Ground information
Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT)
The Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) bus system operates 11 routes throughout Manatee County, serving downtown Bradenton and such attractions as DeSoto Square Mall, Manatee Convention Center and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, as well as area theaters, sporting arenas, restaurants and beaches. MCAT also operates a free beach express shuttle on Sundays and holidays, as well as the free Island Trolley, which provides daily serve to Anna Maria Island and Coquina Beach. MCAT connects with the Sarasota County Area Transit. MCAT buses run Monday through Saturday from 5:40 AM to 8 PM, while the Manatee Trolley runs daily from 6 AM to 10:40 PM. One-way adult fare is $1.25, while transfers are $0.25 each. Passengers may purchase one-day passes for $4 and seven-day passes for $15.
Amtrak
The Bradenton Amtrak curbside bus stop is located at the Manatee County Courthouse, at 1114 Manatee Avenue West.
Greyhound
The Bradenton Greyhound station is located at 4028 1st Street West. Station hours are from 6 AM to 9 PM daily.
Rental Cars
Both Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Tampa International Airport feature rental car counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Taxi
Passengers traveling through Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Tampa International Airport can access several taxi companies outside of the airport. Travelers should pay a taxi fare of approximately $26 from Sarasota Bradenton International to downtown Bradenton and approximately $105 from Tampa International to downtown Bradenton.
The Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) bus system operates 11 routes throughout Manatee County, serving downtown Bradenton and such attractions as DeSoto Square Mall, Manatee Convention Center and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, as well as area theaters, sporting arenas, restaurants and beaches. MCAT also operates a free beach express shuttle on Sundays and holidays, as well as the free Island Trolley, which provides daily serve to Anna Maria Island and Coquina Beach. MCAT connects with the Sarasota County Area Transit. MCAT buses run Monday through Saturday from 5:40 AM to 8 PM, while the Manatee Trolley runs daily from 6 AM to 10:40 PM. One-way adult fare is $1.25, while transfers are $0.25 each. Passengers may purchase one-day passes for $4 and seven-day passes for $15.
Amtrak
The Bradenton Amtrak curbside bus stop is located at the Manatee County Courthouse, at 1114 Manatee Avenue West.
Greyhound
The Bradenton Greyhound station is located at 4028 1st Street West. Station hours are from 6 AM to 9 PM daily.
Rental Cars
Both Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Tampa International Airport feature rental car counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Taxi
Passengers traveling through Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Tampa International Airport can access several taxi companies outside of the airport. Travelers should pay a taxi fare of approximately $26 from Sarasota Bradenton International to downtown Bradenton and approximately $105 from Tampa International to downtown Bradenton.