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Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 40 miles north of the Bradenton Area and is served by most major airline carriers and rental car companies.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is located on the border of North Sarasota & South Bradenton. Visit the Airport web site at www.srq-airport.com.


Airline Cities Served
AirTran Airways 1-800-247-8726 Chicago, Detroit
Delta Air Lines/Comair 1-800-523-3273Atlanta, Cincinnati
Continental Airlines/Cape Air1-800-523-3273 Newark, Cleveland
US Airways 1-800-428-4322Charlotte
ATA (American Trans Air)1-800-225-2995Chicago, Indianapolis
Florida Coastal Airlines (commuter)1-888-435-9322Daytona, Marathon Fl. Keys
CanJet Airlines (seasonal)1-800-809-7777Orlando, West Palm Beach
Northwest Airlines (seasonal)1-800-225-2525Detroit
JetBlue1-800-538-2583 Boston & Milwaukee


Non stop charter service is available from Canada and selected US cities. Call your travel agency for a complete schedule.

Mileage

Atlanta, GA496
Chicago, IL1,223
Indianapolis, IN1,038
New York, NY1,184
Orlando, FL119
Pittsburgh, PA1,076
Tampa, FL40


Taxi & Limo


Checker Cab of Bradenton941-755-9339
Island Taxi941-778-6201
Island Transportation941-779-2520
Runners Transportation941-755-6165
Suncoast Taxi941-727-3333
Yellow Cab of Longboat Key941-383-8885


Rental Car Agencies

Alamo800-327-9633
Avis800-831-2847
Budget800-527-7000
Dollar800-800-4000
Hertz800-654-3131
National800-227-7368
Thrifty800-847-4389


Manatee County Public Transportation

For bus schedules and information call M-Cat Rider Info at 941-749-7116.

Tourism Information Kiosk

For more travel information, consult your local travel agency. When in the area visit the Bradenton Area Tourist Information Kiosk located just off I-75, travel east off exit 224 (old exit 43) and it is located in Prime Outlets. Look for directional signs. (Closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, & New Years Day.)

Bradenton Area Tourist Information Kiosk
Prime Outlets
1-75 exit 224 (old exit 43)
941-729-7040

For other related information:

Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Phone: 941-729-9177
Fax: 941-729-1820
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