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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Sanibel Islandby bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 3 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Sanibel Island by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Naples, FLbus bus Miami
    2. Take the taxi from Naples, FL to Sanibel Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 48m
    $157–223

  2. Drive 141.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Sanibel Islandcar car 141.6 mi
    2h 34m
    $26–38

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    4h 16m
    $77–108

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  • Distance: 148.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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