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How to get fromSarasota to North Captiva Islandby bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sarasota to North Captiva Island by bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Mainland Pineland Marinataxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Mainland Pineland Marina to North Captiva Islandferry ferry
    4h 45m
    $132–166

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sarasota to Mainland Pineland Marinacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Mainland Pineland Marina to North Captiva Islandferry ferry Off Season N Captiva
    2h 21m
    $65–81

  3. Bus, taxi, ferry via Fruitville Rd @ Fletcher Ave

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Mainland Pineland Marinataxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Mainland Pineland Marina to North Captiva Islandferry ferry
    4h 47m
    $132–166

  4. Line 17 bus, line 09 bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from S Osprey Ave @ Osprey Ct to Venice Train Depotbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Venice Train Depot to North Port City Hall And Park And Ridebus bus 09
    3. Take the taxi from North Port City Hall And Park And Ride to Mainland Pineland Marinataxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Mainland Pineland Marina to North Captiva Islandferry ferry
    5h 35m
    $192–242

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 110.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and North Captiva Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sarasota to North Captiva Island. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Cattlemen Transit Station, walk to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, take the bus to Fort Myers Bus Stop, take the taxi to Mainland Pineland Marina, then take the ferry to North Captiva Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sarasota to North Captiva Island via Mainland Pineland Marina in around 2h 21m.

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