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How to get fromSanibel Island to Clearwater Beachby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sanibel Island to Clearwater Beach by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus Miami
    2. Take the taxi from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Clearwater Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 44m
    $188–261

  2. Drive 147.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sanibel Island to Clearwater Beachcar car 147.9 mi
    2h 54m
    $27–39

  3. Taxi, bus, line 300 bus, line 52 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sanibel Island to Fort Myers Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus 300
    4. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Park St Terminal - Platform - Bbus bus 52
    7h 1m
    $88–112

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  • Distance: 189.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Sanibel Island, FL, USA and Clearwater Beach, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sanibel Island to Clearwater Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Myers 7-11, take the bus to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, then take the taxi to Clearwater Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Sanibel Island to Clearwater Beach in around 2h 54m.

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