There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Sanibel by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane CLT - RSW
3h 57m$167–587Drive 690.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Sanibelcar 690.2 mi
12h 16m$126–182Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to University of South Floridabus
- Take the bus from Tampa USF to Fort Myersbus
- Take the taxi from Fort Myers to Sanibeltaxi
16h 37m$203–315Train, bus
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus
24h 31m$368–691Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
18h 6m$166–261
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Sanibel is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Sanibel is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Sanibel. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Cape Coral Transfer Center via Orlando Bus Station and Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.
The distance between Charlotte and Sanibel is 639 miles. The road distance is 694.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Sanibel without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 16h 37m and costs $200 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Charlotte to Sanibel, including transfers.
Charlotte to Sanibel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Sanibel is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 18h 6m.
Charlotte to Sanibel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Sanibel is 694 miles. It takes approximately 12h 16m to drive from Charlotte to Sanibel.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Sanibel, FL, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sanibel via Orlando Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 18h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ft. Myers via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ft. Myers via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Tampa USF to Fort Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
CT TAXI Transportation LLC
- Phone
- +1 239-218-9590
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
EJ Taxi
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