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How to get fromDetroit to Sanibel Islandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Sanibel Island by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane DTW - RSW
    5h 20m
    $207–742

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    31h 43m
    $246–429

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Orlandotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    43h 41m
    $616–1,237

  4. Drive 1,269.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Sanibel Islandcar car 1,269.2 mi
    22h 31m
    $232–335

Detroit (DTW) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,132.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Sanibel Island via Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 31h 43m.

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