There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Sanibel Island by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane ATL - RSW
3h 28m$148–568Drive 571 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Sanibel Islandcar 571 mi
10h 14m$105–151Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
13h 45m$155–219Bus via Gainesville
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0630
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Fort Myers 7-11bus Tallahassee
15h 4m$186–263
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Sanibel Island is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Sanibel Island is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Sanibel Island. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Fort Myers Bus Stop via Tampa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
The distance between Atlanta and Sanibel Island is 553 miles. The road distance is 574.4 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Sanibel Island without a car is to bus which takes 13h 45m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Atlanta to Sanibel Island, including transfers.
Atlanta to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Sanibel Island is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 13h 45m.
Atlanta to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Sanibel Island is 574 miles. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Atlanta to Sanibel Island.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Sanibel Island via Tampa Bus Station and Fort Myers Bus Stop in around 13h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ft. Myers via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- 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
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Fort Myers 7-11
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- RedCoach
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