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How to get fromThe Villages to Gasparilla Islandby bus, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from The Villages to Gasparilla Island by bus, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus bus Houston
    2. Drive from Bradenton to Gasparilla Islandcar car
    5h 3m
    $64–86

  2. Drive 175.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Villages to Gasparilla Islandcar car 175.4 mi
    3h 19m
    $32–47

  3. Shuttle, fly to Ft. Myers, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane MCO - RSW
    3. Drive from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Gasparilla Islandcar car
    5h 7m
    $340–670

  4. Bus, Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakelandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Port Charlottebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Port Charlotte to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 57m
    $136–192

  5. Shuttle, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MCO - SRQ
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Station to Venice Train Depotbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Venice Train Depot to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $380–841

Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from The Villages to Gasparilla Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 193.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Gasparilla Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from The Villages to Gasparilla Island. However, you can take the bus to Wildwood Amtrak Station, walk to Wildwood, take the bus to Bradenton, then drive to Gasparilla Island. Alternatively, you can drive from The Villages to Gasparilla Island in around 3h 19m.

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