There are 5 ways to get from Sanibel Island to Charlotte by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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 Ft. Myers (RSW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RSW - CLT
3h 21m$199–743Drive 689.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sanibel Island to Charlottecar 689.3 mi
12h 14m$126–182Bus via University
- Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
16h 46m$196–314Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Tampa to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
24h 42m$364–702Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433
18h 50m$137–229
Ft. Myers (RSW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanibel Island to Charlotte is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Sanibel Island to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanibel Island to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Fort Myers 7-11 and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via University of South Florida and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
The distance between Sanibel Island and Charlotte is 638 miles. The road distance is 693.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sanibel Island to Charlotte without a car is to bus via University which takes 16h 46m and costs $190 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Sanibel Island to Charlotte, including transfers.
Sanibel Island to Charlotte bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Fort Myers 7-11 station.
The best way to get from Sanibel Island to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via University, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 16h 46m.
Sanibel Island to Charlotte bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanibel Island to Charlotte is 693 miles. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from Sanibel Island to Charlotte.
What companies run services between Sanibel Island, FL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sanibel Island to Charlotte Bus Station via Fort Myers 7-11, University of South Florida, and Orlando Bus Station in around 16h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ft. Myers to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ft. Myers to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ft. Myers to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from University of South Florida to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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