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How to get fromFlorida to Sanibel Islandby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus via University

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to University of South Floridabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa USF to Fort Myersbus bus
    8h 14m
    $130–208

  2. Drive 309.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Sanibel Islandcar car 309.4 mi
    5h 57m
    $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 10m
    $156–272

  4. Bus

    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 19m
    $167–228

  5. Bus via Orlando

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    11h 26m
    $106–161

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Florida to Sanibel Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 345.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Sanibel Island via Gainesville, Tampa USF, and Fort Myers in around 8h 14m.

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