Longboat Key, FL is a small island town in Manatee County, with a population of about 7000 people. Despite its small size, there are plenty of transportation options available in the area for residents and visitors alike. The town has three bus stops along Gulf of Mexico Drive that services both local routes within Longboat Key and Sarasota County. There are also a handful of taxi services that run frequently throughout the entire island. Those looking to travel further distances can visit the nearby Sarasota Bradenton International Airport which is located just 15 minutes away by car. In addition, the Sarasota County Area Transit runs free trolleys from St Armands Circle to downtown Sarasota several times a day and provide convenient access to entertainment, shopping, dining and other attractions in the city.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Longboat Key (zip 34228) takes 37.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Longboat Key (zip 34228) get to work:
- 52.4% drive their own car alone
- 1.9% carpool with others
- 33.9% work from home
- 1.9% take mass transit