There are 4 ways to get from Memphis to Sanibel by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MEM - RSW
6h 6m$181–736Drive 884.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Memphis to Sanibelcar 884.2 mi
16h 25m$162–234Bus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus
24h 11m$205–316Bus, train
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Take the bus from Gulfport to Fort Myersbus
27h 41m$272–431
Memphis (MEM) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Sanibel is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Sanibel is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Sanibel. However, there are services departing from William Hudson Transit Center and arriving at Fort Myers Bus Stop via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Tampa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 11m.
The distance between Memphis and Sanibel is 806 miles. The road distance is 889.3 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Sanibel without a car is to bus which takes 24h 11m and costs $200 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Memphis to Sanibel, including transfers.
Memphis to Sanibel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Sanibel is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $320 and takes 24h 11m.
Memphis to Sanibel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Sanibel is 1h ahead of Memphis. It is currently 9:00 AM in Memphis and 10:00 AM in Sanibel.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Sanibel, FL, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from William Hudson Transit Center to Sanibel via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, and Fort Myers Bus Stop in around 24h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Ft. Myers via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Memphis to Ft. Myers via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Sanibel is 889 miles. It takes approximately 16h 25m to drive from Memphis to Sanibel.
There are 3729+ hotels available in Sanibel.





