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How to get fromOkeechobee to Sanibel Islandby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Okeechobee to Sanibel Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Delray Beach Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Delray Beach Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 15m
    $106–169

  2. Drive 108.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Okeechobee to Sanibel Islandcar car 108.1 mi
    2h 22m
    $20–29

  3. Train, bus via Tampa (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 7m
    $157–240

  4. Train, bus via West Palm Beach

    1. Take the train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to West Palm Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from West Palm Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 40m
    $98–160

  5. Train, bus via Tampa #2

    1. Take the train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    9h 12m
    $113–187

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 262.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Okeechobee to Sanibel Island. However, you can take the train to Delray Beach Amtrak, take the train to Fort Lauderdale Airport Station, walk to Tri-Rail FLL Airport Station, take the bus to Terminal 1, walk to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, take the bus to Fort Myers Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Sanibel Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Okeechobee to Sanibel Island in around 2h 22m.

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