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How to get fromApollo Beach to Gasparilla Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Apollo Beach to Gasparilla Island by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Port Charlotte to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $95–129

  2. Drive  81.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Apollo Beach to Gasparilla Islandcar car 81.3 mi
    1h 41m
    $15–22

  3. Line 31 bus, line 360 bus, bus, line 19 bus, line 17 bus, line 09 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from US Hwy 41 @ Apollo Beach Blvd to Providence Rd @ Providence Parkbus bus 31
    2. Take the bus from Providence Rd @ Providence Park to Marion Transit Centerbus bus 360
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cattlemen Transit Station to Mall Dr @ Gateway Avebus bus 19
    5. Take the bus from Mall Dr @ Gateway Ave to Venice Train Depotbus bus 17
    6. Take the bus from Venice Train Depot to S Tamiami Trl @ S River Rdbus bus 09
    7. Take the taxi from S Tamiami Trl @ S River Rd to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 33m
    $70–86

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Map of how to get from Apollo Beach to Gasparilla Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 161 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Apollo Beach, FL, USA and Gasparilla Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Apollo Beach to Gasparilla Island. However, you can take the line 31 bus to Providence Rd @ Providence Park, take the line 360 bus to Marion Transit Center, take the line 400 bus to Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, walk to Tampa Union Station, take the bus to Port Charlotte, then take the taxi to Gasparilla Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Apollo Beach to Gasparilla Island in around 1h 41m.

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