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How to get fromCaptiva Island to Fort Lauderdaleby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Captiva Island to Fort Lauderdale by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Captiva Island to Fort Myers Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus bus FlixBus 2421
    3h 40m
    $120–153

  2. Drive 155.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Captiva Island to Fort Lauderdalecar car 155.5 mi
    3h 4m
    $29–41

  3. Taxi, bus via Cape Coral Transfer Center

    1. Take the taxi from Captiva Island to Cape Coral Transfer Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus bus FlixBus 2421
    5h 36m
    $110–143

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Captiva Island to Fort Lauderdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Captiva Island, FL, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Captiva Island to Fort Lauderdale. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Myers Bus Stop, take the bus to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, walk to Airport/Rental Car Center, then take the line 01 bus to US 1/Southeast 19th Street. Alternatively, you can drive from Captiva Island to Fort Lauderdale in around 3h 4m.

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