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How to get fromThe Villages to North Captiva Islandby bus, taxi, ferry, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from The Villages to North Captiva Island by bus, taxi, ferry, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wildwood to Fort Myersbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers to Mainland Pineland Marinataxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Mainland Pineland Marina to North Captiva Islandferry ferry
    8h 12m
    $189–240

  2. Shuttle, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Spanish Springs to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mainland Pineland Marina to North Captiva Islandferry ferry
    13h 8m
    $187–253

  3. Shuttle, fly to Ft. Myers, taxi, ferry

    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. Take the taxi from South Fort Myers Transfer/P&R to Mainland Pineland Marinataxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Mainland Pineland Marina to North Captiva Islandferry ferry
    7h 16m
    $500–759

  4. Bus, Amtrak Thruway, taxi, ferry

    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 Mainland Pineland Marinataxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Mainland Pineland Marina to North Captiva Islandferry ferry
    9h 41m
    $232–307

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

    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 Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mainland Pineland Marina to North Captiva Islandferry ferry
    9h 17m
    $440–1,119

  6. Shuttle, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MCO - FLL
    3. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mainland Pineland Marina to North Captiva Islandferry ferry
    9h 25m
    $428–832

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from The Villages to North Captiva Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from The Villages to North Captiva Island. However, you can take the bus to Wildwood Amtrak Station, walk to Wildwood, take the bus to Fort Myers, take the taxi to Mainland Pineland Marina, then take the ferry to North Captiva Island. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to MCO Airport - Terminal A, walk to Orlando (MCO) airport, fly to Ft. Myers (RSW), walk to Rsw, take the line 50 bus to South Fort Myers Transfer/P&R, take the taxi to Mainland Pineland Marina, then take the ferry to North Captiva Island.

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