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How to get fromCharlottesville to Sanibel Islandby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Sanibel Island by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane CHO - RSW
    5h 22m
    $198–569

  2. Drive 929.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Sanibel Islandcar car 929.6 mi
    16h 57m
    $170–246

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    24h 28m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    27h 7m
    $401–740

  5. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane RIC - RSW
    6h 23m

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane DCA - RSW
    6h 33m
    $271–961

  7. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Hollywood Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Naplesbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Naples to Sanibel Islandtaxi taxi
    30h 12m
    $560–1,043

Charlottesville (CHO) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 858.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlottesville to Sanibel Island via Richmond, Orlando Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 24h 28m.

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