There are 4 ways to get from Key West (Island) to Sanibel Island by ferry, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Key West, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FLferry Key West
4h 17m$160–175Drive 278.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Key West to Sanibel Islandcar 278.7 mi
6h 10m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Key West Airport to Miami Airport Stationbus Greyhound US0720s
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
10h 33m$94–147Fly, bus
- Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane EYW - MIA
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Myers 7-11bus
5h 19m$144–416
Key West International Airport (EYW) to Miami International Airport (MIA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Key West (Island) to Sanibel Island is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Key West (Island) to Sanibel Island is to ferry which takes 4h 17m and costs $160 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Key West (Island) to Sanibel Island. However, there are services departing from Key West Airport and arriving at Cape Coral Transfer Center via Miami Airport Station and Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Key West (Island) to Sanibel Island. However, there are services departing from Key West, FL and arriving at Fort Myers Beach, FL via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Key West (Island) and Sanibel Island is 148 miles. The road distance is 280.3 miles.
The best way to get from Key West (Island) to Sanibel Island without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 17m and costs $160 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Key West (Island) to Sanibel Island, including transfers.
Key West (Island) to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Key West Airport station.
Key West (Island) to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Miami Airport Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Key West (Island) to Sanibel Island is 280 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Key West (Island) to Sanibel Island.
What companies run services between Key West (Island), FL, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?
Key West Express operates a ferry from Key West, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL once daily. Tickets cost $130 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Key West Airport to Sanibel Island via Miami Airport Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 10h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Key West International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Key West Airport to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Miami Airport to Fort Myers 7-11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 239-463-5733
- Website
- keywestexpress.net
Ferry from Key West, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130
- Website
- https://www.keywestexpress.net
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