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How to get fromSanibel Island to Crystal Riverby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Sanibel Island to Crystal River by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to Ocala, FLbus bus Miami
    2. Take the taxi from Ocala, FL to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 17m
    $233–326

  2. Drive 213.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sanibel Island to Crystal Rivercar car 213.5 mi
    4h 3m
    $39–57

  3. Fly, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RSW - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Sleep Innshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sleep Inn to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $546–900

  4. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brooksville Wawashuttle bus Tpa
    3. Take the taxi from Brooksville Wawa to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    9h 26m
    $181–252

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sanibel Island to Crystal River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 266.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Sanibel Island, FL, USA and Crystal River, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sanibel Island to Crystal River. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Myers 7-11, take the bus to Ocala, FL, then take the taxi to Crystal River. Alternatively, you can drive from Sanibel Island to Crystal River in around 4h 3m.

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