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Passenger Cars
Four major U.S. interstate highways provide direct access to all major markets in Florida. Interstate 75 extends from Canada to Naples, before turning to the East Coast and connecting with the Florida Turnpike.
I-75 north/south
I-75 east from Naples to Fort Lauderdale with connectors to I-95
U.S. 41 north/south, then east to Miami
Driving Distance from Naples
Naples to Jacksonville 356 miles
Naples to Miami 123 miles
Naples to Tallahassee 433 miles
Naples to Gainesville 289 miles
Naples to Orlando 206 miles
Source: Google Maps
Public Transportation
Collier Area Transit System
The newly introduced Collier Area Transit (CAT) system is Collier County's first large-scale attempt at public transportation. The system currently operates 14 routes throughout Collier County. The current cost per ride is $1.25, with unlimited day and month passes available for sale. For more information on the CAT system, including current fare rates, schedules and routes, please call the Collier Area Transit Administration Office at 239-596-7777 or check out their web site at http://www.colliergov.net/ and click on “Browse by Topic”, then “Transportation.”
Naples Trolley Tours
Naples Trolley Tours provides transportation to visitors and residents of Collier County in and around the city of Naples. The trolleys make 8 separate stops at each of 20 destinations from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, operating every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information on the Naples Trolley Tours, including fare rates, schedules and routes, please call Naples Trolley Tours at 239-262-7300, or visit them on the web at http://www.naplestrolleytours.com/index.html.
Air Travel
Commercial Air Travel
The majority of Southwest Florida's air passenger needs are satisfied by the scheduled air traffic at Southwest Florida International Airport (SWFIA) in Lee County. With the newly completed ultra modern terminal, air service has been expanded to more than two dozen airlines, 28 gates with both domestic and international service.
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MAJOR CARRIERS
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COMMUTERS
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Airtran Airways
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American Eagle
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American
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Cape Air
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American Trans Air
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Chautauqua (Delta Connection)
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American West Airlines
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Comair
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Continental
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Continental Connection
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Delta
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Frontier
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INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS
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Jet Blue Airways
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Air Canada
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Midwest Express
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Air Transat
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Northwest Airlines
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Jetsgo
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Song
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LTU International Airways
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Sprint Airlines
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Thomas Cook
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United
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USA 3000 Airlines
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CARGO CARRIERS
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US Airways
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DHL
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Federal Express
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United Parcel Service
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General Aviation
There are four airports in Collier County, and all are equipped to handle general aviation flights.
Naples Municipal Airport
The Naples Municipal Airport is a fully certificated air carrier airport with multiple daily Delta flights to Atlanta. The airport also provides services for general aviation including fueling and catering. It is the home to charter airlines, aircraft maintenance facilities, a restaurant, fire/rescue services, mosquito control, car rental agencies, the Collier County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit, flight schools, the Humane Society, and over 40 additional aviation and non-aviation businesses. The airport encompasses approximately 732 acres of land, approximately two miles northeast of Old Naples with convenient access to major roads and Interstate 75.
Naples Airport Authority
160 Aviation Drive North
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: (239) 643-0733
Fax: (239) 643-4084
Email: administration@flynaples.com
www.flynaples.com
Source: Naples Airport Authority, 2003.
Collier County Airport Authority Airports
Immokalee Regional Airport
The Immokalee Regional Airport is free from congested airspace and is centrally located making it a short drive to numerous attractions in Collier County. The airport has two runways 5,000 ft. by 150 ft. asphalt with lights. Chevron100 LL, Jet A fuel is available 24 hours a day. The airport includes an Industrial Park, Manufacturing Incubator, and is within a Foreign Trade Zone, a Foreign Entrepreneurial Investment Zone, a HUB Zone, an Empowerment Zone, and an Enterprise Zone.
Everglades Airpark
Everglades Airpark is within walking distance to Everglades City, the Everglades National Park and other local attractions such as airboat rides, boat tours, fishing, camping and canoeing. The airport has one runway 2,400 ft. by 50 ft. asphalt with lights. Self-serve Chevron 100 LL fuel is available 24 hours a day.
Marco Island Executive Airport
The Marco Island Executive Airport is a popular point of arrival for greater Naples area locations. It is conveniently located to Central Naples, Marco Island, Goodland, Isles of Capri and the Everglades National Park. The airport has one asphalt runway of 5,000 feet by 100 feet, with pilot controlled lights. Chevron 100 LL, Jet A fuel with additive is available from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., seven days a week.
COLLIER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
2003 Mainsail Drive
Naples, FL 34114
Phone: (239) 642-7878
Fax: (239) 394-3515
Email: info@collierairports.com
www.collierairports.com
Source: Collier County Airport Authority, 2003.
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