There are 5 ways to get from Altamonte Springs to Sanibel Island by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Altamonte Springs to Sand Lake Roadtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MCO - RSW
3h 42m$440–540Drive 179 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altamonte Springs to Sanibel Islandcar 179 mi
3h 50m$33–48Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
7h 41m$89–125Bus via Tice (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 50mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
8h 31m$132–187
Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altamonte Springs to Sanibel Island is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Altamonte Springs to Sanibel Island is to train and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $440 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Altamonte Springs to Sanibel Island. However, there are services departing from N Garland Ave & W Amelia St and arriving at Fort Myers Bus Stop via Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Altamonte Springs and Sanibel Island is 192 miles. The road distance is 180 miles.
The best way to get from Altamonte Springs to Sanibel Island without a car is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Altamonte Springs to Sanibel Island, including transfers.
Altamonte Springs to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
Altamonte Springs to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fort Myers Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altamonte Springs to Sanibel Island is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Altamonte Springs to Sanibel Island.
There are 4276+ hotels available in Sanibel Island.
What companies run services between Altamonte Springs, FL, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Phone
- +1 855-724-5411
- [email protected]
- Website
- SunRail
Train from Altamonte Springs to Sand Lake Road
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SunRail
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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