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How to get fromRaleigh to Sanibel Islandby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Sanibel Island by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane RDU - RSW
    4h 21m
    $178–502

  2. Drive 761.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Sanibel Islandcar car 761.2 mi
    13h 17m
    $139–201

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    20h 21m
    $177–289

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Orlandotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    21h 31m
    $352–619

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Raleigh to Sanibel Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 706.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Sanibel Island, 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 Island via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 20h 21m.

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