Can I drive from Florida to the Bahamas?

You can drive a boat to the Bahamas from Florida. You can drive a boat or an amphibious car but not a regular car as the Bahamas are islands about 90 miles from Florida.



No, you cannot drive your car from Florida to the Bahamas as there is no bridge or tunnel connecting the two. The Bahamas is an archipelago separated from the Florida coast by at least 50 miles of open ocean. While you cannot "drive" there in the traditional sense, you can take a ferry from Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach. Major operators like Balearia Caribbean offer high-speed ferry services to Grand Bahama and Bimini. While these ferries transport passengers, they typically do not transport personal vehicles. If you want your own car in the Bahamas, you would need to use a specialized international vehicle shipping service, which is costly and involves complex customs paperwork. For most visitors in 2026, the standard practice is to take the ferry or a short flight and then rent a car, use taxis, or rely on golf carts once they arrive on the islands.

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Ferry from Florida to Bahamas The ferry crossing from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport takes approximately 3 hours on ferries servicing this route. Fort Lauderdale to Freeport ferry duration can range between 3 hours and 3 hours 15 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.

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Bimini is the westernmost island of the Bahamas, situated about 80 km (53 mi) east of Miami, Florida, making it the closest point in the Bahamas to the US mainland.

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There are groups that make this ride regularly from Miami. Once you are fully prepared you need to decide on a route to The Bahamas. The most direct route is from Miami to Bimini. This route can take one and a half (1.5) hours.

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For a family of four, the average Bahamas trip cost is about $630 per day. Overall, the total budget for a week's trip should be around $5500, considering the flight, transport, food, entertainment and souvenirs??.

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How long is the boat from Miami to Bahamas trip? The ferry boat that makes the route from Miami to Grand Bahama (to the port of Freeport) takes between 3 and 4 hours. To get to the island of Bimini in the direct fast boat from Balearia it takes between 2 and 3 hours.

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Taxis can be hailed in more populous cities or you can get one at a taxi stand, typically located at hotels and popular attractions. On the Out Islands, however, it's best to ask your hotel to order you a taxi. Jitneys, or buses, are the public transportation option in the Bahamas.

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Yes, I would go back, for the price, the experience and Bimini has the most beautiful water, I have ever seen.

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Ideal Duration Of Stay In The Bahamas So, it is up to you for how many days you want to enjoy the serene nature, glistening coastline, lip-smacking sea-foods, and sun-kissed beaches. The weather is always soothing, so make a 6-7 days holiday in the Bahamas is ideal.

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The higher cost of living in the Bahamas are due to the fact that most goods need to be imported, and all of these items are taxed, when they arrive and clear customs. Unlike the US, there is no income tax in the Bahamas.

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Cuba is the closest Caribbean island to Miami. Cuba's southern shore is on the Caribbean Sea. It is about 180 miles from Miami at its closest point on its northern shore. The Bahamas islands are much closer to Miami, but are located in the Atlantic Ocean, not the Caribbean Sea.

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On July 10, 1973, The Bahamas became a free and sovereign country, ending 325 years of peaceful British rule. However, The Bahamas is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and we celebrate July 10th as Bahamian Independence Day.

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