What is the cheapest way to get from Florida to Cat Island?

The cheapest way to get from Florida to Cat Island is to bus and ferry and car ferry which costs $290 - $700 and takes 36h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Florida to Cat Island?

The fastest way to get from Florida to Cat Island is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 56m and costs $330 - $1,600.

How far is it from Florida to Cat Island?

The distance between Florida and Cat Island is 563 km.

How do I travel from Florida to Cat Island without a car?

The best way to get from Florida to Cat Island without a car is to bus and ferry and car ferry which takes 36h 24m and costs $290 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Florida to Cat Island?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Florida to Cat Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cat Island?

There are two+ hotels available in Cat Island.

Florida to Cat Island - 2 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Florida to Cat Island by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Cat Cay Airport (CXY)plane FLL - CXY
2. Take the taxi from Cat Cay Airport (CXY) to Arthur’s Towntaxi
2h 56m
$332–1,553
Bus, ferry, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal to Freeport Harbourferry
3. Take the car ferry from Freeport Harbour to Nassaucarferry
4. Take the ferry from Potter's Cay Dock to Cat Islandferry
36h 24m
$298–672

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Cat Cay Airport (CXY) flights

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35 minAverage Duration

$292Cheapest Price

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Distance: 562.7 km
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Florida, USA and Cat Island, Bahamas?

There is no direct connection from Florida to Cat Island. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) airport, fly to Cat Cay Airport (CXY), then take the taxi to Arthur’s Town. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Arthur’s Town via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station, Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal, Freeport Harbour, Freeport Harbour, Nassau, Potter's Cay Dock, and Cat Island in around 36h 24m.

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How to get fromFlorida to Cat Islandby plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or car ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Florida to Cat Island by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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Bus, ferry, car ferry