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Domestic and international airlines serve several major airports in Florida: Jacksonville International (JAX), Miami International (MIA), Orlando International (MCO) and Tampa International (TPA). Many smaller airports are located throughout the state. Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ) is located convieniently between two towns (Sarasota & Bradenton) and close to Siesta Key and may be reached by calling (941) 359-2770 (Automated message) or (941) 359-5200. Rental cars are readily available at the airport. Rental prices are among the lowest in the country. Ask about special fly-drive package rates. For rental car companies located in the airport see the table below.
Amtrak stops in Lakeland, Jacksonville, Orlando, Sebring, Tampa, Miami, and Winterhaven as well as many other towns in the state. The trains that run between Los Angeles and Jacksonville cross the northern part of Florida, stopping in Pensacola, Tallahassee and other cities. Amtrak’s Autotrain service, which will transport both you and your car by rail, runs from Lorton, Virginia (outside Washington, D.C.), to Sanford, Florida (about 20 mi/30 km north of Orlando).
Reservations are a must on the autotrain. Another car/train service is the Florida Fun Train that runs between Hollywood, Florida, and Kissimmee
(near Orlando). It includes special entertainment cars for children and a wine bar and pub for the grownups. Telephone Number: 1-800-USA-RAIL
Greyhound provides bus service between Florida cities and to points outside the state. Their local address is 575 N. Washington Blvd. Telephone Numbers: Local: (941) 955-5735, Charter: (800) 454-2487
Three major interstate highways start (or end) in Florida: I-95 from the Maine-Canada border to Miami; I-10 from Los Angeles to Jacksonville; and I-75 from the Canada-Michigan border at Sault Ste. Marie to just outside Miami. The Florida Turnpike (a toll road) splits off of I-75 northwest of Orlando and runs to Homestead, south of Miami. I-4 runs from near Daytona Beach to Tampa.
If going to Siesta Key, It is easy to find. Once on I-75, take either exit 207 (Bee Ridge Road), or exit 205 (Clark Road), and head west aprox 5.7 miles to the beaches (follow the signs).
Airlines that serve Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ):
Charter Planes:
Limousines:
| Black Tie Limo |
(941) 927-1947 |
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| Longboat Limo |
(800) 525-4661 |
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| Presidential Limo |
(888) 957-7444 |
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Rental car companies in the Sarasota (SRQ) airport:
Taxi companies:
| AAA Best Car |
(941) 954-2066 |
No Web Site |
| Affordable Cab |
(941) 755-8181 |
No Web Site |
| City Cab |
(941) 346-8959 |
No Web Site |
| Courtesy Cab |
(941) 954-1970 |
No Web Site |
| Diplomat Taxi |
(941) 365-8294 |
No Web Site |
| Dolphin Cab |
(941) 387-7616 |
No Web Site |
| Emerald Green Taxi |
(941) 922-6666 |
No Web Site |
| Yellow Cab |
(941) 955-3341 |
No Web Site |
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