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How to get fromSan Francisco to Sanibel Islandby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Sanibel Island by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane SFO - RSW
    7h 23m
    $255–802

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Fort Myersbus bus
    2d 15h
    $526–851

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Fort Myersbus bus
    2d 20h
    $797–1,503

  4. Drive 2,922.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Sanibel Islandcar car 2,922.1 mi
    2d 1h
    $534–771

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane OAK - RSW
    9h 19m
    $291–948

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane SJC - RSW
    10h 50m
    $287–904

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    4d 4h
    $1,384–2,915

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,515.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Sanibel Island via Los Angeles Union Station, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Fort Myers in around 2d 15h.

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