There are 4 ways to get from Sanibel Island to Key West (Island) by ferry, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FLferry Fort Myers Beach
4h 17m$164–171Drive 280.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sanibel Island to Key Westcar 280.8 mi
6h 5m$52–74Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Miami Airport Stationbus FlixBus 2421
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Key West Airportbus Greyhound US0720s
11h 10m$70–119Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to Miami Airportbus
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane MIA - EYW
5h 27m$135–366
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Key West International Airport (EYW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanibel Island to Key West (Island) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sanibel Island to Key West (Island) is to ferry which takes 4h 17m and costs $160 - $175.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanibel Island to Key West (Island). However, there are services departing from Mcgregor Blvd @ Davis Rd and arriving at Key West Airport via South Fort Myers Transfer/P&R, Fort Myers Bus Stop and Miami Airport Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Sanibel Island to Key West (Island). However, there are services departing from Fort Myers Beach, FL and arriving at Key West, FL via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Sanibel Island and Key West (Island) is 148 miles. The road distance is 282.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sanibel Island to Key West (Island) without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 17m and costs $160 - $175.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Sanibel Island to Key West (Island), including transfers.
Sanibel Island to Key West (Island) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Fort Myers Bus Stop station.
Sanibel Island to Key West (Island) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Miami Airport Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanibel Island to Key West (Island) is 282 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Sanibel Island to Key West (Island).
What companies run services between Sanibel Island, FL, USA and Key West (Island), FL, USA?
Key West Express operates a ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FL once daily. Tickets cost $130 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sanibel Island to Key West Airport via Mcgregor Blvd @ Davis Rd, South Fort Myers Transfer/P&R, Fort Myers Bus Stop, and Miami Airport Station in around 11h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Key West International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Key West Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to Miami Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 239-463-5733
- Website
- keywestexpress.net
Ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130
- Website
- https://www.keywestexpress.net
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