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Direct private transportation from Tampa International Airport to downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch and the resorts and homes in between.
Quick answer
Downtown Sarasota is about 55 miles from Tampa International Airport, typically 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes by car via I-275 and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. St. Armands Circle, Lido Key and Longboat Key take a little longer. Wright Executive Transportation provides private car service for the trip with flight tracking, meet & greet and the Skyway toll included in the quote.
Private. Comfortable. Dependable.
Many Sarasota visitors fly into TPA for more flight choices. The trip south crosses the Sunshine Skyway Bridge — one of the most scenic drives in Florida — and takes roughly an hour and a quarter to downtown Sarasota. Your chauffeur handles the drive and the Skyway toll while you relax, and the ride back to the airport can be scheduled together.
Included with every airport pickup
Popular destinations
Planning your ride
Share your flight, the full Sarasota address, travelers and every bag. Island destinations such as Lido Key and Longboat Key can add time in season, so we plan the pickup from the exact address.
What to expect
Your chauffeur tracks the flight and meets you after baggage claim at TPA, then heads south over the Sunshine Skyway. Flying into Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ) instead? Downtown Sarasota is about 5 miles from SRQ and we serve that airport too.
From TPA the route takes I-275 south across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, then US-41 or I-75 into Sarasota. Downtown is roughly an hour and a quarter; St. Armands Circle, Lido Key and Longboat Key take longer because of the island causeways, and winter season and spring traffic can add more. The Skyway toll is included in your quote.
List the full route, flight information, travelers and every bag, stroller, golf bag and piece of beach gear. Sedans suit light luggage; SUVs and Sprinter vans carry more. The return airport trip and any planned stops can be quoted at the same time.
Executive sedans, black SUVs, and Sprinter vans can be arranged according to passenger count, luggage, availability, and trip requirements.
Mileage and ordinary drive time
Approximate one-way mileage and off-peak drive time. Exact addresses, traffic, construction, weather, events and airport or cruise congestion can increase either estimate.
about 55 miles
1 hr 15 min–1 hr 35 min in ordinary off-peak conditions
about 58 miles
1 hr 20 min–1 hr 45 min in ordinary off-peak conditions
about 58 miles
1 hr 25 min–1 hr 50 min in ordinary off-peak conditions
about 56 miles
1 hr 10 min–1 hr 30 min in ordinary off-peak conditions
Transparent quote factors
Your quote is built from the exact pickup and drop-off addresses, date and time, vehicle, number of passengers and bags, requested stops and car seats. Taxes, fees and tolls are included, and the total is confirmed before you book — no surprises at the curb.
Common questions
About 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes to downtown Sarasota (roughly 55 miles). Lido Key, Longboat Key and Siesta Key take longer.
TPA often has more nonstop flights and lower fares; SRQ is closer. We serve both, so you can choose the flight and we'll handle the ride.
Yes. Tolls are included in your quoted price.
Yes — St. Armands Circle, Lido Key, Longboat Key and the resorts and condos along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
Yes. Grocery, pharmacy or restaurant stops can be added when you book.
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