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

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Gasparilla Island by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Ft. Myers, drive

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane MSY - RSW
    2. Drive from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Gasparilla Islandcar car
    4h 55m
    $264–820

  2. Drive 720.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Gasparilla Islandcar car 720.7 mi
    12h 40m
    $132–190

  3. Train, bus, drive

    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. Drive from Fort Myers to Gasparilla Islandcar car
    16h 34m
    $151–208

  4. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MSY - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Station to Venice Train Depotbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Venice Train Depot to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 22m
    $194–741

  5. Fly to Tampa, Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MSY - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Port Charlotte to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 13m
    $228–693

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Gasparilla 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 drive to Gasparilla Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gasparilla Island via Gulfport Amtrak Sta, Gulfport, and Fort Myers in around 16h 34m.

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