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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Captivaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Captiva by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Fort Myersbus bus Miami–Tampa / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers to Captivataxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $142–208

  2. Drive 154.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Captivacar car 154.6 mi
    3h 2m
    $29–41

  3. Bus, taxi via Broward Boulevard/Southeast 1st Avenue

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Fort Myersbus bus Miami–Tampa / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers to Captivataxi taxi
    4h 38m
    $142–208

  4. Bus, taxi via Cape Coral Transfer Center

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Cape Coral Transfer Center to Captivataxi taxi
    6h 7m
    $110–146

  5. Bus, taxi via Agulinda Blvd @ Sw 41St St

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Agulinda Blvd @ Sw 41St St to Captivataxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $121–169

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort Lauderdale to Captiva.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Captiva. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale Airport, take the bus to Fort Myers, then take the taxi to Captiva. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Lauderdale to Captiva in around 3h 2m.

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