There are 4 ways to get from Duck Key to Sanibel Island by bus, ferry, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or plane
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Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from US1 & Sadowski Causeway to Caroline & Grinnellbus Lks
- Take the ferry from Key West, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FLferry Key West
7h 17m$197–215Drive 220.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duck Key to Sanibel Islandcar 220.1 mi
4h 48m$41–58Bus
- Take the bus from Marathon Airport to Miami Airport Stationbus Greyhound US0720s
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
9h 33m$122–170Shuttle, fly, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Marathon, FL to Key West Airport
- Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane EYW - MIA
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Myers 7-11bus
7h 36m$290–594
Key West International Airport (EYW) to Miami International Airport (MIA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Duck Key to Sanibel Island is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Duck Key to Sanibel Island is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Duck Key to Sanibel Island. However, there are services departing from Marathon Airport and arriving at Cape Coral Transfer Center via Miami Airport Station and Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Duck Key and Sanibel Island is 212 miles. The road distance is 221.4 miles.
The best way to get from Duck Key to Sanibel Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 17m and costs $190 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Duck Key to Sanibel Island, including transfers.
Duck Key to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Marathon Airport station.
Duck Key to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Miami Airport Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duck Key to Sanibel Island is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Duck Key to Sanibel Island.
There are 4353+ hotels available in Sanibel Island.
What companies run services between Duck Key, FL, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Duck Key to Sanibel Island via Marathon Airport, Miami Airport Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 9h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Key West International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 305-809-3700
- Website
- cityofkeywest-fl.gov
Bus from US1 & Sadowski Causeway to Caroline & Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Key West Transit
- Phone
- +1 239-463-5733
- Website
- Key West Express
Ferry from Key West, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130
- Website
- Key West Express
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