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How to get fromKey West to Captiva Islandby ferry, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Key West to Captiva Island by ferry, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Key West, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FLferry ferry Key West
    4h 46m
    $200–220

  2. Drive 292.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Key West to Captiva Islandcar car 292.2 mi
    6h 39m
    $54–77

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street to Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30bus bus Lks
    2. Take the bus from Big Pine Key to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 57m
    $143–209

  4. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane EYW - MIA
    2. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Myers 7-11bus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers 7-11 to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 53m
    $192–464

Key West International Airport (EYW) to Miami International Airport (MIA) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 161 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Key West, FL, USA and Captiva Island, FL, USA?

Key West Express operates a ferry from Key West, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL once daily. Tickets cost $130 and the journey takes 4h.

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