Ground Transportation

Luxury Sedan and SUV Service

On-Demand Eco-friendly Sedans, Luxury Sedans, and SUVs are available just outside the baggage claim area on the west end of the terminal. SRQ’s select on-demand transportation is provided by ALD Limo and is available for all arriving flights. A uniformed starter will connect you with a luxury vehicle of your choice, provide you with a fixed rate, based on your destination, load your luggage, and get you on your way. Download the ALD Limo free mobile app to find guaranteed rates. You may contact ALD Limo Premium Limousine Service at 855-799-LIMO, or via ALD Limo.

COVID-19 Update:

ALD Limo has installed a new layer of protection inside every vehicle – sneeze guards. The protective screens will stand between a passenger and a driver. Vehicles are sanitized after each customer and face masks are required for drivers.

Transportation Network Companies (TNC’s)

You may request a ride with Uber and Lyft by connecting to their rideshare app.  Follow the instructions in the app about where to meet your driver. You can also look for signs that point to the designated pickup zone, which is located at the far west end of the ticket wing in the Ground Transportation area.  More information can be found on their websites at:

Uber

Lyft

Public Transit

Public transit services are available in the Ground Transportation area located at the west end of the baggage claim area. Buses from both Manatee and Sarasota counties make regular stops to downtown Sarasota and downtown Bradenton . You may contact the transit companies directly for schedule and fare information.

View bus schedules below:

•          Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) or call 941-861-5000

NEW DAILY SERVICE ANNOUNCED: The “Breeze 76 Flyer Trolley” provides direct service between SRQ Airport and eight (8) downtown Sarasota hotels.  The Flyer runs every 30 minutes between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. and is equipped with expansive luggage racks for your traveling convenience.  Download the Breeze Rider App or visit them at breezetransit.net/breezerider to plan your trip.   Click here to view flyer.

•          Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) or call 941-749-7116

Shuttle Service

A variety of hotels and resorts in the Sarasota Bradenton area offer ground transportation to and from SRQ. The airport recommends contacting your hotel or resort prior to arrival to verify transportation information.

Hotels permitted to pickup at SRQ in 2024 include:
Aloft Sarasota
Art Ovation
Cityside Apartments
Embassy Suites Sarasota
Hilton Garden Inn/Home 2 Suites
DoubleTree by Hilton SRQ
Hyatt Place Sarasota
voco Sarasota

Related Questions & Answers

Can I use a taxi or limo service other than ALD Limo?
Yes, but you must call ahead and arrange for pick-up in the second lane of the Ground Transportation queuing area. A taxi starter will be available near the exit door to the Ground Transportation area to assist you. Several local hotels are available by direct line at the Reservation Center located in baggage claim. Other local hotels offer prearranged shuttle service. The courtesy shuttles may meet you in the ground transportation queuing area. Bus schedules are available under the SCAT ad in the baggage wing just past the rental car counters, at the information booth near the down escalator, and the information booth on the second level, as well as posted in the bus shelter in the ground transportation queuing area. Contact ALD Limo for transportation to other airports.

Ground Transportation providers permitted at SRQ in 2024 includes

What if no taxis are available when I arrive?

A taxi starter will be available near the exit door to the Ground Transportation area to assist you.  You may also pick up an airport courtesy phone located near the exit doors for assistance.

Do you have shuttle service to other airports?

Please contact ALD Limo for rates to other airports.