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How to get fromFort Walton Beach to Sanibel Islandby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Walton Beach to Sanibel Island by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane VPS - RSW
    4h 51m
    $186–560

  2. Drive 525.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Fort Walton Beach to Sanibel Islandcar car 525.6 mi
    10h 10m
    $96–139

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Walton Beach to Crestviewtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crestview to Fort Myersbus bus Houston
    11h 27m
    $227–284

  4. Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Walton Beach to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane PNS - RSW
    5h 41m
    $556–1,021

  5. Drive to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Fort Walton Beach to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane ECP - RSW
    5h 58m
    $171–546

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Fort Walton Beach to Sanibel Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 431.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 4 hours.

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