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How to get fromNew Orleans to Captiva Islandby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from New Orleans to Captiva Island by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane MSY - RSW
    2. Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $362–942

  2. Drive 777.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Captiva Islandcar car 777.5 mi
    13h 51m
    $142–205

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Fort Myersbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    16h 16m
    $241–313

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Orleans to Captiva Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 619.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Captiva Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Captiva Island. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) airport, fly to Ft. Myers (RSW), then take the taxi to Captiva Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gulfport Amtrak Sta, walk to Gulfport, take the bus to Fort Myers, then take the taxi to Captiva Island.

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