There are 2 ways to get from Miami to Cat Island by train, plane, taxi, ferry, or car ferry
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Train, fly, taxi
best- Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Cat Cay Airport (CXY)plane FLL - CXY
- Take the taxi from Cat Cay Airport (CXY) to Arthur’s Towntaxi
3h 16m$333–1,555Ferry, car ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal to Freeport Harbourferry
- Take the car ferry from Freeport Harbour to Nassaucarferry
- Take the ferry from Potter's Cay Dock to Cat Islandferry
26h 23m$248–567
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Cat Cay Airport (CXY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Cat Island is to ferry and car ferry which costs $240 - $600 and takes 26h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Cat Island is to train and fly and taxi which takes 3h 16m and costs $330 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct ferry from Miami to Cat Island. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal and arriving at Cat Island via Freeport Harbour and Potter's Cay Dock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 23m.
The distance between Miami and Cat Island is 588 km.
The best way to get from Miami to Cat Island without a car is to ferry and car ferry which takes 26h 23m and costs $240 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Miami to Cat Island, including transfers.
There are two+ hotels available in Cat Island.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Cat Island, Bahamas?
There is no direct connection from Miami to Cat Island. However, you can take the train to Fort Lauderdale Airport Station, walk to Tri-Rail FLL Airport Station, take the bus to Terminal 2/3, 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 train from Miami Airport Station to Arthur’s Town via Fort Lauderdale Airport Station, Tri-Rail FLL Airport Station, Terminal 1, Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal, Freeport Harbour, Freeport Harbour, Nassau, Potter's Cay Dock, and Cat Island in around 26h 23m.
- Website
- tailwind.com.tr
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Cat Cay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,500
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- tri-rail.com
Train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.tri-rail.com
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 866 699 6988
- [email protected]
- Website
- baleariacaribbean.com
Ferry from Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal to Freeport Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–371
- Website
- https://www.baleariacaribbean.com/en
- Economy One Way
- $60–80
- Economy Premium
- $80–100
- Phone
- +1 242 502 2628
- [email protected]
- Website
- mailboatbahamas.com
Car ferry from Freeport Harbour to Nassau
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100
- Website
- http://www.mailboatbahamas.com/?fbclid=IwAR2XRW32UoiW2CgKhuYbqeZ_4IuTYK9_gegrJ3k7hxndBU_YsMTriatE3JE
Ferry from Potter's Cay Dock to Cat Island
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50
- Website
- http://www.mailboatbahamas.com/?fbclid=IwAR2XRW32UoiW2CgKhuYbqeZ_4IuTYK9_gegrJ3k7hxndBU_YsMTriatE3JE
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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