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How to get fromCharleston to Sanibel Island Lightby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Sanibel Island Light by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane CHS - RSW
    2. Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Sanibel Island Lighttaxi taxi
    3h 41m
    $169–552

  2. Drive 549.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Sanibel Island Lightcar car 549.3 mi
    10h 7m
    $101–145

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wildwood to Fort Myersbus bus
    17h 55m
    $249–404

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Naples, FLbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naples, FL to Sanibel Island Lighttaxi taxi
    17h 58m
    $387–681

  5. Train, bus, taxi via Orlando

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stop to Sanibel Island Lighttaxi taxi
    17h 59m
    $269–469

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 487.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Sanibel Island Light, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Sanibel Island Light. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Ft. Myers (RSW), then take the taxi to Sanibel Island Light. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Sanibel Island Light via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Wildwood Amtrak Station, Wildwood, and Fort Myers in around 17h 55m.

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