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How to get fromLakeland to Sanibel Islandby bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Fort Myers, FLbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers, FL to Sanibel Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 12m
    $136–173

  2. Drive 125.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Sanibel Islandcar car 125.6 mi
    2h 44m
    $23–34

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    5h 37m
    $91–125

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  • Distance: 193.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Sanibel Island via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, and Fort Myers Bus Stop in around 5h 37m.

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