There are 4 ways to get from Orlando, FL to Sanibel Island by train, plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Orlando Health/Amtrak to Sand Lake Roadtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MCO - RSW
3h 12m$369–695Drive 169.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orlando, FL to Sanibel Islandcar 169.6 mi
3h 36m$31–45Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 20m$144–193Train, bus
- Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
7h$109–169
Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando, FL to Sanibel Island is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando, FL to Sanibel Island is to train and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $360 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando, FL to Sanibel Island. However, there are services departing from Orlando and arriving at Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Orlando, FL and Sanibel Island is 181 miles. The road distance is 170.6 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando, FL to Sanibel Island without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Orlando, FL to Sanibel Island, including transfers.
Orlando, FL to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.
Orlando, FL to Sanibel Island bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando, FL to Sanibel Island is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Orlando, FL to Sanibel Island.
There are 4276+ hotels available in Sanibel Island.
What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 855-724-5411
- [email protected]
- Website
- SunRail
Train from Orlando Health/Amtrak to Sand Lake Road
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SunRail
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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