With a population of 1,171, Bradenton Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bradenton Beach has to offer.
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When flying to Bradenton Beach, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bradenton Beach include Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bradenton Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bradenton Beach. The train journey from Bradenton Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $12 for a 2h 45m trip.
Another option to get to Bradenton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 109 miles from Bradenton Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradenton Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Bradenton Beach takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 260 miles.
Average rates range from around $390 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $284 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Bradenton Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Bradenton Beach is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.