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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Sanibel Islandby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Sanibel Island by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ft. Myers

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane GRR - RSW
    8h 17m
    $229–794

  2. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Ft. Myers

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    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane DTW - RSW
    8h 43m
    $228–806

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    36h 45m
    $301–522

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 2h
    $686–1,425

  5. Drive 1,296.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Sanibel Islandcar car 1,296.5 mi
    24h 38m
    $237–342

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ft. Myers

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane MDW - RSW
    9h 16m
    $266–864

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane plane GRR - PGD
    2. Take the taxi from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Sanibel Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 26m
    $254–804

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane GRR - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 21m
    $252–947

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,186.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ft. Myers (RSW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Sanibel Island via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 36h 45m.

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