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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Captiva Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 34m
    $118–158

  2. Drive 155.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Captiva Islandcar car 155.1 mi
    3h 3m
    $29–41

  3. 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 Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    $109–151

  4. 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 Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $120–164

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 168 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

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

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