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

The cheapest way to get from New York to Sanibel Island is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from New York to Sanibel Island is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $200 - $700.

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

No, there is no direct bus from New York 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 to Sanibel Island?

The distance between New York and Sanibel Island is 1114 miles. The road distance is 1246.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York to Sanibel Island without a car is to bus which takes 29h 43m and costs $250 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from New York to Sanibel Island, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from New York to Sanibel Island?

The best way to get from New York to Sanibel Island is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $420 and takes 29h 43m.

Where does the New York to Sanibel Island bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from New York to Sanibel Island?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Sanibel Island is 1247 miles. It takes approximately 21h 46m to drive from New York to Sanibel Island.

Where can I stay near Sanibel Island?

There are 3519+ hotels available in Sanibel Island.

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

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

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Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
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1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane EWR - RSW
5h 10m
$205–667
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 14m
$189–608
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
$259–418
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor
2. Take the bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
32h 41m
$446–868
Drive 1,239.6 mi
1. Drive from New York to Sanibel Islandcar 1,239.6 mi
21h 46m
$227–327
Fly from Laguardia Airport
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane LGA - RSW
5h 29m
$221–751
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
6h 57m
$537–2,307
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
6h 40m
$211–720

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

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Distance: 1,108 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Sanibel Island, 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 Island via Orlando Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 29h 43m.

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