What is the cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Sanibel Island?

The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Sanibel Island is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mississippi to Sanibel Island?

The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Sanibel Island is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $210 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Mississippi and Sanibel Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Mississippi to Sanibel Island. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Fort Myers via New Orleans Bus Station and Biloxi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.

How far is it from Mississippi to Sanibel Island?

The distance between Mississippi and Sanibel Island is 799 miles. The road distance is 811.9 miles.

How do I travel from Mississippi to Sanibel Island without a car?

The best way to get from Mississippi to Sanibel Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 45m and costs $260 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Mississippi to Sanibel Island?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Mississippi to Sanibel Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mississippi to Sanibel Island bus from?

Mississippi to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.

Bus or fly from Mississippi to Sanibel Island?

The best way to get from Mississippi to Sanibel Island is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $210 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $320 and takes 21h 50m.

Where does the Mississippi to Sanibel Island bus arrive?

Mississippi to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.

Can I drive from Mississippi to Sanibel Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Sanibel Island is 812 miles. It takes approximately 14h 25m to drive from Mississippi to Sanibel Island.

Where can I stay near Sanibel Island?

There are 3519+ hotels available in Sanibel Island.

Mississippi to Sanibel Island - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mississippi to Sanibel Island by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Memphis
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MEM - RSW
4h 41m
$217–716
Drive 807.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jackson to Sanibel Islandcar 807.2 mi
14h 25m
$148–213
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
3. Take the bus from Gulfport to Fort Myersbus
20h 45m
$260–391
Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
1. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane GPT - RSW
4h 49m
$195–701
Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg
1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane JAN - RSW
5h 2m
$204–596
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Biloxi to Fort Myersbus
21h 50m
$223–318

Memphis (MEM) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

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Distance: 794.5 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Mississippi, 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 Jackson to Sanibel Island via New Orleans Bus Station, Biloxi Transit Center, Biloxi, and Fort Myers in around 21h 50m.

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