There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Sanibel by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, taxi, or car
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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane RDU - RSW
4h 23m$178–508Drive 762.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Sanibelcar 762.3 mi
13h 19m$140–201Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
20h 24m$177–284Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Orlandotrain
- Take the bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stop to Sanibeltaxi
21h 33m$358–621
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Sanibel is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 13h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Sanibel is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Sanibel. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Cape Coral Transfer Center via Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 24m.
The distance between Raleigh and Sanibel is 712 miles. The road distance is 766.7 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Sanibel without a car is to bus which takes 20h 24m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Raleigh to Sanibel, including transfers.
Raleigh to Sanibel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Sanibel is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 20h 24m.
Raleigh to Sanibel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Sanibel is 767 miles. It takes approximately 13h 19m to drive from Raleigh to Sanibel.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Sanibel, FL, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Sanibel via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 20h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ft. Myers via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ft. Myers via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ft. Myers via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ft. Myers via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ft. Myers via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- 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
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
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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