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How to get fromSanibel Island to Atlantaby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RSW - ATL
    2h 43m
    $147–545

  2. Drive  570.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Sanibel Island to Atlantacar car 570.9 mi
    10h 14m
    $105–151

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    14h 10m
    $156–230

  4. Bus via Gainesville

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Miami
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0630
    15h 41m
    $191–264

Ft. Myers (RSW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 549.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sanibel Island to Atlanta Bus Station via Fort Myers Bus Stop and Tampa Bus Station in around 14h 10m.

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