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How to get fromFlorida to Sanibelby bus, taxi, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Florida to Sanibel by bus, taxi, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Fort Myers 7-11bus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers 7-11 to Sanibeltaxi taxi
    9h 10m
    $142–197

  2. Drive  310.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Sanibelcar car 310.4 mi
    5h 59m
    $57–82

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    11h 48m
    $135–247

  4. Bus via Wildwood

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood to Fort Myersbus bus Houston
    11h 21m
    $152–208

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    11h 54m
    $99–151

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  • Distance: 351.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Florida, USA and Sanibel, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from State St + Jefferson St to Sanibel via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Wildwood Amtrak Station, Wildwood, and Fort Myers in around 11h 21m.

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