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How to get fromFlorida to Captiva Islandby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Florida to Captiva Island by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to University of South Floridabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa USF to Fort Myersbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Fort Myers to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 43m
    $170–258

  2. Drive 322.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Captiva Islandcar car 322.9 mi
    6h 26m
    $59–86

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 38m
    $196–322

  4. Bus, taxi via Orlando

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 32m
    $155–223

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood to Fort Myersbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 48m
    $207–273

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 359.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Florida to Captiva Island. However, you can take the bus to Gainesville, take the bus to University of South Florida, take the bus to Fort Myers, then take the taxi to Captiva Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Amtrak Station, walk to Jacksonville, take the train to Tampa, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, walk to Tampa Bus Station, take the bus to Fort Myers Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Captiva Island.

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