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How to get fromPensacola to Sanibel Islandby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pensacola to Sanibel Island by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Pensacola International Airport to Ft. Myers

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    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane PNS - RSW
    6h 54m
    $449–894

  2. Drive 575.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Pensacola to Sanibel Islandcar car 575.3 mi
    10h 18m
    $105–152

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Fort Myersbus bus Houston
    11h 39m
    $166–207

  4. Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Ft. Myers

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Crestviewbus bus
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane VPS - RSW
    6h 52m
    $252–648

  5. Fly Pensacola International Airport to Miami International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane PNS - MIA
    2. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Myers 7-11bus bus
    8h 33m
    $164–474

  6. Fly Pensacola International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane PNS - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 32m
    $242–571

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Pensacola to Fort Myers once daily. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 11h 8m.

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