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How to get fromMiami to Fogo Islandby plane, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Miami to Fogo Island by plane, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Miami International Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane plane MIA - RAI
    2. Take the carferry from Santiago to Fogocarferry car ferry
    23h 57m
    $397–1,358

  2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane plane FLL - RAI
    2. Take the carferry from Santiago to Fogocarferry car ferry
    24h 36m
    $480–1,663

  3. Bus to Ft. Myers, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane plane RSW - RAI
    3. Take the carferry from Santiago to Fogocarferry car ferry
    26h 11m
    $504–1,699

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration18h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,126.6 km
  • Duration: 23h 57m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Fogo Island, Santa Catarina do Fogo Municipality, Cabo Verde?

There is no direct connection from Miami to Fogo Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) airport, fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), take the taxi to Santiago, then take the car ferry to Fogo. Alternatively, 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 Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), take the taxi to Santiago, then take the car ferry to Fogo.

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