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How to get fromNorth Port to Sanibel Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from North Port to Sanibel Island by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 09 bus, line 17 bus, line 19 bus, bus, line 70 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from N Tamiami Trl @ North Port Blvd to Venice Train Depotbus bus 09
    2. Take the bus from Venice Train Depot to Mall Dr @ Gateway Avebus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Mall Dr @ Gateway Ave to Cattlemen Transit Stationbus bus 19
    4. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr to Cape Coral Transfer Centerbus bus 70
    6. Take the taxi from Cape Coral Transfer Center to Sanibel Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $58–78

  2. Drive 56.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from North Port to Sanibel Islandcar car 56.1 mi
    1h 19m
    $11–15

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  • Distance: 140.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between North Port, FL, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from North Port to Sanibel Island. However, you can take the line 09 bus to Venice Train Depot, take the line 17 bus to Mall Dr @ Gateway Ave, take the line 19 bus to Cattlemen Transit Station, walk to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, take the bus to Fort Myers Bus Stop, take the line 70 bus to Cape Coral Transfer Center, then take the taxi to Sanibel Island. Alternatively, you can drive from North Port to Sanibel Island in around 1h 19m.

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