There are 4 ways to get from Memphis to Sanibel Island 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$196–691Drive 884.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Memphis to Sanibel Islandcar 884.4 mi
16h 29m$162–234Bus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Floridabus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Fort Myers 7-11bus
22h 25m$226–396Bus, 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 25m$292–466
Memphis (MEM) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Sanibel Island is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Sanibel Island is to fly which takes 6h and costs $190 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Sanibel Island. However, there are services departing from William Hudson Transit Center and arriving at Fort Myers 7-11 via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
The distance between Memphis and Sanibel Island is 805 miles. The road distance is 889.6 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Sanibel Island without a car is to bus which takes 22h 25m and costs $220 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Memphis to Sanibel Island, including transfers.
Memphis to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Sanibel Island is to fly which takes 6h and costs $190 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $400 and takes 22h 25m.
Memphis to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Sanibel Island is 890 miles. It takes approximately 16h 29m to drive from Memphis to Sanibel Island.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from William Hudson Transit Center to Sanibel Island via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, and Fort Myers 7-11 in around 22h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Ft. Myers via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Ft. Myers via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Memphis to Ft. Myers via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Ft. Myers via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Fort Myers 7-11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Gulfport to Fort Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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