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

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There are 9 ways to get from Jacksonville to Gasparilla Island by bus, car, train, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Gasparilla Islandcar car
    9h 59m
    $67–112

  2. Drive 281.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Gasparilla Islandcar car 281.9 mi
    5h 23m
    $52–75

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 49m
    $201–335

  4. Fly to Ft. Myers, drive

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane JAX - RSW
    2. Drive from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Gasparilla Islandcar car
    7h 16m
    $324–821

  5. Train, Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Port Charlotte to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 30m
    $177–303

  6. Train, Amtrak Thruway, taxi via Lakeland

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Port Charlottebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Port Charlotte to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 36m
    $177–298

  7. Bus, Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Port Charlottebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Port Charlotte to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    12h 46m
    $177–258

  8. Fly to Miami International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane JAX - MIA
    2. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Myers 7-11bus bus
    3. Drive from Fort Myers 7-11 to Gasparilla Islandcar car
    8h 20m
    $107–448

  9. Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane JAX - FLL
    2. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Gasparilla Islandcar car
    7h 56m
    $152–657

Jacksonville (JAX) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Jacksonville to Gasparilla Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 411.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Jacksonville to Gasparilla Island. However, you can take the bus to Orlando Bus Station, take the bus to Fort Myers Bus Stop, then drive to Gasparilla Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Amtrak Station, walk to Jacksonville, take the train to Tampa, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, walk to Tampa Bus Station, take the bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, then take the taxi to Gasparilla Island.

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