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How to get fromMadeira Beach to Sanibel Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Madeira Beach to Sanibel Island by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Fort Myers, FLbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers, FL to Sanibel Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    $120–155

  2. Drive 134.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madeira Beach to Sanibel Islandcar car 134.3 mi
    2h 38m
    $25–36

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Madeira Beach to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2h 49m
    $198–244

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  • Distance: 163.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Madeira Beach to Sanibel Island. However, you can take the line 38 bus to 4Th St N + 4Th Ave N, walk to 3Rd St N + 3Rd Ave N, take the line 4 bus to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4, walk to St. Petersburg, take the bus to Fort Myers, FL, then take the taxi to Sanibel Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, take the bus to Fort Myers Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Sanibel Island.

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