IMG Academy is located in Bradenton, Florida which is on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida about one hour south of the Tampa airport (TPA) and 15 minutes from the Sarasota-Bradenton airport (SRQ). Tranportation to and from the airports is available, but please make all travel arrangements at least 48 hours in advance by written, phone, or fax confirmation. To arrange transportation contact us at 941.840.8092 or transportation@imgworld.com.
By Car
- Traveling from the South on Highway 41: From Sarasota, follow Hwy. 41 to 53rd Avenue West and turn left. Go to 34th Street West and turn left. Go to the next light (Bayshore High School) and the entrance to IMG Academy is on your right.
- Traveling from the South on I-75: Take Exit 217 B (old exit 41 B) and travel west on State Road 70 for nine miles. Go to 34th Street West and turn left. Go to the next light (Bayshore High School) and the entrance to IMG Academy is on your right.
- Traveling from the North on Highway 41: To Bradenton, stay on Hwy. 41 to 53rd Avenue West and turn right. Go to 34th Street West and turn left. Go to the next light (Bayshore High School) and the entrance to IMG Academy is on your right.
- Traveling from the North on I-75: Take Exit 217 (old exit 41) and travel west on State Road 70 for nine miles. Go to 34th Street West and turn left. Go to the next light (Bayshore High School) and the entrance to IMG Academy is on your right.
- Directions from Sarasota/Bradenton Airport: Turn right out of airport exit onto University Parkway. Turn right onto U.S. 41 North (also Tamiami Trail). Tamiami Trail becomes 14th Street West. Turn left onto 53rd Avenue West. Turn left onto 34th Street West. Turn right at the first light. This is the main entrance to IMG Academy.
- Directions from Tampa International Airport: Follow I-275 South across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, to I-75 South. Take I-75 South to Exit 217 (old exit 41) (State Road 70), travel west on State Road 70 (becomes 53rd Avenue). Approximately nine miles to 34th Street West. Take a left on 34th Street West. At the first stoplight turn right. This is the main entrance to IMG Academy.
By Air
- Transportation to and from Sarasota/Bradenton Airport is $30 per person each way. Call for group rates.
- Transportation to and from the Tampa International Airport is $110 per person each way. Call for group rates.
- There is an additional charge of $25 each way to pick students that are traveling as unaccompanied minors up at the gate. If your child is traveling as an unaccompanied minor, please indicate this on the transportation form or notify us in advance. Please note that an additional $10 per hour will be charged if the driver has to wait with the minor longer than two hours for flights departing out of the Sarasota/Bradenton Airport.
By Bus
- The Greyhound Bus Depot is located in downtown Bradenton, approximately 15 minutes from IMG Academy. Transportation to and from the Greyhound Bus Depot is $26 per person each way. Call for group rate.