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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Cat Islandby plane, taxi, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Cat Island by plane, taxi, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Cat Cay Airport (CXY)plane plane FLL - CXY
    2. Take the taxi from Cat Cay Airport (CXY) to Arthur’s Towntaxi taxi
    2h 56m
    $472–1,453

  2. Ferry, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal to Freeport Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Freeport Harbour to Nassaucarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Potter's Cay Dock to Cat Islandferry ferry
    24h 10m
    $221–538

  3. Ferry, car ferry via Freeport

    1. Take the ferry from Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal to Freeport Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Freeport Harbour to Nassaucarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Potter's Cay Dock to Cat Islandferry ferry
    28h 22m

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$435Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Fort Lauderdale to Cat Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 562.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale 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 ferry from Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal to Arthur’s Town via Freeport Harbour, Freeport Harbour, Nassau, Potter's Cay Dock, and Cat Island in around 24h 10m.

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