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How to get fromTampa to Captiva Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tampa to Captiva Island by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $117–156

  2. Drive 153.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa to Captiva Islandcar car 153.9 mi
    3h 8m
    $29–41

  3. Bus, taxi via Cape Coral Transfer Center

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Cape Coral Transfer Center to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 27m
    $108–149

  4. Bus, taxi via Agulinda Blvd @ Sw 41St St

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Agulinda Blvd @ Sw 41St St to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    $119–162

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 165.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Captiva Island. However, you can take the bus to Fort Myers Bus Stop then take the taxi to Captiva Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Tampa to Captiva Island in around 3h 8m.

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