There are 6 ways to get from Orlando to Sanibel by plane, bus, taxi, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MCO - RSW
2h 52m$357–697Drive 171.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orlando to Sanibelcar 171.4 mi
3h 38m$32–46Bus, taxi via University
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to University of South Floridabus
- Take the bus from Tampa USF to Fort Myersbus
- Take the taxi from Fort Myers to Sanibeltaxi
5h 22m$118–177Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the taxi from Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stop to Sanibeltaxi
6h 22m$151–201Train, bus
- Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
6h 27m$113–173Bus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
6h 51m$81–120
Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Sanibel is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando to Sanibel is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $350 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to Sanibel. However, there are services departing from Orlando Bus Station and arriving at Cape Coral Transfer Center via Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Orlando and Sanibel is 177 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando to Sanibel without a car is to bus and taxi via University which takes 5h 22m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Orlando to Sanibel, including transfers.
Orlando to Sanibel bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
The best way to get from Orlando to Sanibel is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $350 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 6h 51m.
Orlando to Sanibel bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fort Myers Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Sanibel is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Orlando to Sanibel.
What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Sanibel, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW) twice daily. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Orlando to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Tampa USF to Fort Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
CT TAXI Transportation LLC
- Phone
- +1 239-218-9590
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
EJ Taxi
EJ Taxi
CT TAXI Transportation LLC
- Phone
- +1 239-218-9590
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
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