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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Captiva Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Captiva Island by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bradenton to Fort Myersbus bus Houston
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 29m
    $145–190

  2. Drive 140.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Captiva Islandcar car 140.3 mi
    2h 51m
    $26–37

  3. Line 9 bus, Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - G to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4bus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Fort Myers, FLbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers, FL to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $157–207

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 155.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Captiva Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Petersburg to Captiva Island. However, you can take the line 203 bus to Downtown Station, take the line 3 bus to Manatee Ave E/25Th St E, walk to Bradenton, take the bus to Fort Myers, then take the taxi to Captiva Island. Alternatively, you can drive from St. Petersburg to Captiva Island in around 2h 51m.

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