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How to get fromUniversal Orlando to Gasparilla Islandby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Orlando to Gasparilla Island by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Port Charlottebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Port Charlotte to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 53m
    $132–182

  2. Drive 147.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Universal Orlando to Gasparilla Islandcar car 147.1 mi
    3h 15m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, fly to Ft. Myers, drive

    1. Take the bus from W Oak Ridge Rd & International Dr to Orlando International Airportbus 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
    4h 58m
    $304–620

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Gasparilla Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 30m
    $156–237

  5. Bus, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from W Oak Ridge Rd & International Dr to Orlando International Airportbus 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 16m
    $344–791

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Universal Orlando, FL, USA and Gasparilla Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Universal Orlando to Gasparilla Island. However, you can walk to Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way, take the line 40 bus to Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr, take the bus to Port Charlotte, then take the taxi to Gasparilla Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Universal Orlando to Gasparilla Island in around 3h 15m.

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