What is the cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Sanibel Island?

The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Sanibel Island is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York, NY to Sanibel Island?

The fastest way to get from New York, NY to Sanibel Island is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $190 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between New York, NY and Sanibel Island?

No, there is no direct bus from New York, NY to Sanibel Island. However, there are services departing from New York City Chinatown and arriving at Cape Coral Transfer Center via Orlando Bus Station and Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 43m.

How far is it from New York, NY to Sanibel Island?

The distance between New York, NY and Sanibel Island is 1124 miles. The road distance is 1247.2 miles.

How do I travel from New York, NY to Sanibel Island without a car?

The best way to get from New York, NY to Sanibel Island without a car is to bus which takes 29h 43m and costs $240 - $400.

How long does it take to get from New York, NY to Sanibel Island?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from New York, NY to Sanibel Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York, NY to Sanibel Island bus from?

New York, NY to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York City Chinatown station.

Bus or fly from New York, NY to Sanibel Island?

The best way to get from New York, NY to Sanibel Island is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 29h 43m.

Where does the New York, NY to Sanibel Island bus arrive?

New York, NY to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Can I drive from New York, NY to Sanibel Island?

Yes, the driving distance between New York, NY to Sanibel Island is 1247 miles. It takes approximately 21h 47m to drive from New York, NY to Sanibel Island.

Where can I stay near Sanibel Island?

There are 3322+ hotels available in Sanibel Island.

New York, NY to Sanibel Island - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from New York, NY to Sanibel Island by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
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1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane JFK - RSW
5h 49m
$177–647
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
29h 43m
$245–393
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Orlandotrain Silver Meteor
2. Take the bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
31h 14m
$478–948
Drive 1,240 mi
1. Drive from New York, NY to Sanibel Islandcar 1,240 mi
21h 47m
$227–327
Fly from Laguardia Airport
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane LGA - RSW
5h 48m
$211–796
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane EWR - RSW
5h 40m
$198–666
Train to Westchester County Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane HPN - RSW
7h 28m
$530–2,306
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane ISP - RSW
7h 17m
$203–719

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

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Distance: 1,117.6 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?

JetBlue Airways, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York City Chinatown to Sanibel Island via Orlando Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 29h 43m.

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