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How to get fromNew York to Sanibelby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane EWR - RSW
    5h 20m
    $212–714

  2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane JFK - RSW
    5h 27m
    $179–563

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    29h 11m
    $266–389

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Orlandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stop to Sanibeltaxi taxi
    29h 56m

  5. Drive  1,240.7 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Sanibelcar car 1,240.7 mi
    21h 48m
    $220–317

  6. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane LGA - RSW
    5h 36m
    $226–846

  7. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane ISP - RSW
    6h 36m
    $246–915

  8. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane HPN - RSW
    7h 13m
    $312–1,302

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,109 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York City Chinatown to Sanibel via Orlando Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 29h 11m.

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