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

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

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  1. Bus, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Cat Cay Airport (CXY)plane plane FLL - CXY
    3. Take the taxi from Cat Cay Airport (CXY) to Arthur’s Towntaxi taxi
    4h 47m
    $492–1,486

  2. Bus, ferry, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal to Freeport Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Freeport Harbour to Nassaucarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Potter's Cay Dock to Cat Islandferry ferry
    27h 43m
    $266–608

  3. Bus, ferry, car ferry via Freeport

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal to Freeport Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Freeport Harbour to Nassaucarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Potter's Cay Dock to Cat Islandferry ferry
    31h 55m

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$435Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 768.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Myers to Cat Island. However, you can take the bus to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, 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 bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Arthur’s Town via Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal, Freeport Harbour, Freeport Harbour, Nassau, Potter's Cay Dock, and Cat Island in around 27h 43m.

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