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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Gasparilla Islandby bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Gasparilla Island by bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Fort Myers 7-11bus bus Miami
    2. Drive from Fort Myers 7-11 to Gasparilla Islandcar car
    4h 51m
    $47–88

  2. Bus, drive via Fort Myers (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Drive from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Gasparilla Islandcar car
    5h
    $32–52

  3. Drive 182.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Gasparilla Islandcar car 182.6 mi
    3h 33m
    $34–49

  4. Train, fly, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MIA - SRQ
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Station to Venice Train Depotbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Venice Train Depot to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $126–455

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Merchants Crossing to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $164–221

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 197.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Gasparilla Island. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale Airport, take the bus to Fort Myers 7-11, then drive to Gasparilla Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Lauderdale to Gasparilla Island in around 3h 33m.

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