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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Sanibel by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ft. Myers

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane AUS - RSW
    6h 44m
    $191–687

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus Austin
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Fort Myersbus bus Houston
    25h 32m
    $359–444

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    4. Take the bus from Gulfport to Fort Myersbus bus
    36h 28m
    $395–692

  4. Drive 1,238.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Sanibelcar car 1,238.6 mi
    21h 52m
    $227–327

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane AUS - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 8m
    $218–893

  6. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Ft. Myers

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane IAH - RSW
    8h 5m
    $295–738

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane AUS - FLL
    2. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 20m
    $495–1,207

  8. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane AUS - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 37m
    $257–909

  9. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Miami International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane AUS - MIA
    2. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Myers 7-11bus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers 7-11 to Sanibeltaxi taxi
    8h 49m
    $271–722

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,032.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Sanibel, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Sanibel via Hyatt Regency Houston, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Fort Myers in around 25h 32m.

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