There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Sanibel by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Ft. Myers
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane CMH - RSW
4h 49m$202–738Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus
29h 21m$224–376Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus
40h 26m$507–1,054Drive 1,110.9 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Sanibelcar 1,110.9 mi
19h 34m$203–293Fly Rickenbacker International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport, taxi
- Fly from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane LCK - PGD
- Take the taxi from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Sanibeltaxi
3h 53m$225–606Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Columbus to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Fort Myers 7-11bus
- Take the taxi from Fort Myers 7-11 to Sanibeltaxi
34h 1m$281–493
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Sanibel is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 19h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Sanibel is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 53m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Sanibel. However, there are services departing from Columbus - Mound St and arriving at Cape Coral Transfer Center via Charlotte Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 21m.
The distance between Columbus and Sanibel is 976 miles. The road distance is 1117.4 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Sanibel without a car is to bus which takes 29h 21m and costs $220 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Columbus to Sanibel, including transfers.
Columbus to Sanibel bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Columbus - Mound St station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Sanibel is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $200 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $380 and takes 29h 21m.
Columbus to Sanibel bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Sanibel is 1117 miles. It takes approximately 19h 34m to drive from Columbus to Sanibel.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Sanibel, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus - Mound St to Sanibel via Charlotte Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 29h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Ft. Myers via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Ft. Myers via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Ft. Myers via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Rickenbacker International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Ft. Myers via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- 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
- 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
- $60–120
- Website
- RedCoach
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $70–140
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
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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