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How to get fromCharleston to Captiva Islandby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Captiva Island by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane CHS - RSW
    2. Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 7m
    $198–576

  2. Drive 561.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Captiva Islandcar car 561.4 mi
    10h 33m
    $103–148

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Orlando

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stop to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 25m
    $304–524

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 43m
    $348–616

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charleston to Captiva Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 500.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Captiva Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Captiva Island. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Ft. Myers (RSW), then take the taxi to Captiva Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 10 bus to N. Charleston SuperStop on Rivers Ave, take the line 104 bus to North Charleston Transit Center, walk to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Orlando, walk to Orlando, take the bus to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Captiva Island.

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