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How to get fromCrystal River to Sanibel Islandby car, bus, taxi, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Crystal River to Sanibel Island by car, bus, taxi, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Crystal River to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drcar car
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Fort Myers 7-11bus bus Tallahassee
    4h 31m
    $112–173

  2. Drive 214.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Crystal River to Sanibel Islandcar car 214.2 mi
    3h 57m
    $40–57

  3. Taxi, shuttle, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal River to Sleep Inntaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sleep Inn to Orlando Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane MCO - RSW
    4h 56m
    $550–896

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal River to Ocala, FLtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ocala, FL to Fort Myers 7-11bus bus Tallahassee
    5h 50m
    $234–325

Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Crystal River to Sanibel Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Crystal River, FL, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crystal River to Sanibel Island. However, you can drive to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, take the bus to Fort Myers 7-11, then take the taxi to Sanibel Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Crystal River to Sanibel Island in around 3h 57m.

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