What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to North Captiva Island?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to North Captiva Island is to bus and ferry via Cape Coral Transfer Center which costs $130 - $180 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to North Captiva Island?

The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to North Captiva Island is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 43m and costs $140 - $190.

How far is it from Fort Lauderdale to North Captiva Island?

The distance between Fort Lauderdale and North Captiva Island is 166 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Lauderdale to North Captiva Island without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to North Captiva Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 43m and costs $140 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Fort Lauderdale to North Captiva Island?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Fort Lauderdale to North Captiva Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near North Captiva Island?

There are 2936+ hotels available in North Captiva Island.

Fort Lauderdale to North Captiva Island - 2 ways to travel via bus, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to North Captiva Island by bus or ferry

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
2. Take the ferry from Mainland Pineland Marina to North Captiva Islandferry Off Season N Captiva
5h 43m
$142–183
Bus, ferry via Cape Coral Transfer Center
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
2. Take the ferry from Mainland Pineland Marina to North Captiva Islandferry Off Season N Captiva
7h 20m
$133–176

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Distance: 164.7 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to North 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, take the taxi to Mainland Pineland Marina, then take the ferry to North Captiva Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broward Boulevard/Southeast 1st Avenue to North Captiva Island via Airport/Rental Car Center, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, Cape Coral Transfer Center, and Mainland Pineland Marina in around 7h 20m.

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