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How to get fromClearwater to Captiva Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Clearwater to Captiva Island by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Fort Myers, FLbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers, FL to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $160–215

  2. Drive 158.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clearwater to Captiva Islandcar car 158.8 mi
    3h 19m
    $29–42

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 40m
    $122–165

  4. Bus, taxi via Northwest Transfer Center

    1. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - H to North West Transfer Center Tampabus bus 78
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cape Coral Transfer Center to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 28m
    $114–159

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 177 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Clearwater to Captiva Island. However, you can take the line 52 bus to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A, take the line 4 bus to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4, walk to St. Petersburg, take the bus to Fort Myers, FL, then take the taxi to Captiva Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Clearwater to Captiva Island in around 3h 19m.

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