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How to get fromSanta Rosa Beach to Dauphin Islandby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa Beach to Dauphin Island by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Santa Rosa Beach to Fort Morgancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry Mobil Bay Ferry
    3h 37m
    $28–52

  2. Drive, line 58 bus, car ferry

    1. Drive from Santa Rosa Beach to Downtown Transfer Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Station to Blue Angel Pkwy & Gulf Beach Hwybus bus 58
    3. Drive from Blue Angel Pkwy & Gulf Beach Hwy to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the car ferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 18m
    $29–52

  3. Drive, car ferry via Ensley

    1. Drive from Santa Rosa Beach to ECAT Transfer Stationcar car
    2. Drive from Palafox Street & Ivanhoe Ave to Fort Morgancar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 10m
    $32–57

  4. Drive 157.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Rosa Beach to Dauphin Islandcar car 157.7 mi
    3h 16m
    $29–42

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Rosa Beach to Dauphin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 123.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA and Dauphin Island, AL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Rosa Beach to Dauphin Island. However, you can drive to Fort Morgan, take the car ferry to Dauphin Island, then drive to Dauphin Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Rosa Beach to Dauphin Island via Downtown Transfer Station, Blue Angel Pkwy & Gulf Beach Hwy, Fort Morgan, and Dauphin Island in around 5h 18m.

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