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How to get fromSanibel Island to Cape Canaveralby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Sanibel Island to Cape Canaveral by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to Orlandotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Orlando to Cape Canaveraltaxi taxi
    8h 15m
    $247–413

  2. Drive 213.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sanibel Island to Cape Canaveralcar car 213.9 mi
    4h 21m
    $39–57

  3. Fly, line 8 bus, line 4 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RSW - MCO
    2. Take the bus from SR 520 / Townsend Rd NE Corner to Transit Center Cocoa Eastbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Transit Center Cocoa North to Shepard Park @ Pizza Hutbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shepard Park @ Pizza Hut to N Atlantic Ave @ South Gatebus bus
    5h 43m
    $450–693

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Orlandobus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Orlando International Airport to Cape Canaveraltaxi taxi
    9h 56m
    $173–250

  5. Bus, taxi via Lake Hart

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Orlandobus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Nemours Children Hospital to Cape Canaveraltaxi taxi
    10h 42m
    $183–250

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Orlandobus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gasshuttle bus Southbound
    11h 14m
    $138–188

Ft. Myers (RSW) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sanibel Island to Cape Canaveral.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 414.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Sanibel Island to Cape Canaveral. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Myers Bus Stop, take the bus to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, walk to Airport/Rental Car Center, take the line 01 bus to Central Terminal Bay C1 - Route 1, walk to Fort Lauderdale, take the train to Orlando, then take the taxi to Cape Canaveral. Alternatively, you can drive from Sanibel Island to Cape Canaveral in around 4h 21m.

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