Sarasota Bradenton International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (SRQ)

How to get to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Sarasota's historic downtown is several kilometers from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 17-20 minutes by bus.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach downtown Sarasota in about 15-20 minutes, traffic permitting.

By Train

There is no railroad station at the airport: the Sarasota-Bradenton area does not have an urban rail network.

By Bus

As of April 25, 2026, the Breeze Route #99 service, funded by public funds, provides free connection from the airport to downtown Sarasota and downtown Bradenton; previously (until April 24, 2026) the paid 76 Flyer trolley operated ($2).

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Tips Verify which service is active at the time of your trip: as of April 25, 2026, the connection to downtown has become free with Route #99 Breeze, replacing the previous paid trolley.

Average travel time to SRQ

TrainNot available (Sarasota-Bradenton area has no urban rail network)

Shuttle bus17-20 minutes (free since April 25, 2026, Breeze Route #99)

Taxi / Private hire15-20 minutes (20-30 USD, more in winter)

Parking near Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Multi-level parking facilities are located adjacent to the terminal: Short Term 2 USD/20min, maximum 29 USD/day; Long Term and Shade Lot 2 USD/20min, maximum 16 USD/day (the first 30 minutes free stay has been eliminated, rates subject to further update from 1 October).

How to get to Sarasota from SRQ

By Train

There is no train station at the airport.

By Bus

From 25 April 2026 the Breeze Route #99 connects the airport free of charge to the centers of Sarasota and Bradenton, in about 17-20 minutes.

By Taxi

A taxi or Uber/Lyft costs approximately 20-30 USD to the center of Sarasota, with a journey of 15-20 minutes (plus 15-20% tip, higher fares in winter).

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Car rental at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

All major car rental companies are represented at the terminal.

You'll need a driver's license, passport, and credit card in the renter's name; for a short stay, holders of a Latin character license don't need an IDP.

Hotels near Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Sarasota Bradenton International is 10-15 minutes from downtown, with the only hotel on airport grounds right next to the gates and a second one just outside the gates: the most practical choice for a dawn flight or a late evening arrival, since there is no rail link or direct bus here. Anyone staying more than one night gains by sleeping in the Rosemary Arts District, downtown's creative neighborhood of galleries and theaters, or by heading as far as Siesta Key, 20-25 minutes away, for beaches often rated among the most beautiful in Florida.

At the airport

On airport grounds, a few minutes on foot or via the hotel shuttle from the gates.

Best for: Anyone with an overnight layover or a dawn flight who wants the shortest possible transfer time.

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