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How to get fromLos Angeles to Sanibel Islandby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Sanibel Island by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane LAX - RSW
    6h 54m
    $573–953

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane BUR - RSW
    9h 42m
    $272–849

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Fort Myersbus bus
    2d 9h
    $484–777

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Fort Myersbus bus Houston
    2d 10h
    $751–1,365

  5. Drive 2,594.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Sanibel Islandcar car 2,594.9 mi
    42h 53m
    $474–684

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,272.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ft. Myers (RSW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sanibel Island via Ft Worth Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Fort Myers in around 2d 9h.

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