There are 5 ways to get from Sanibel Island to Orlando by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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 Orlando (MCO)plane RSW - MCO
1h 53m$368–692Drive 169.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sanibel Island to Orlandocar 169.9 mi
3h 35m$31–45Bus via University
- Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Miami
- Take the bus from University of South Florida to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
5h 46m$116–174Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
- Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain Floridian
6h 54m$113–172Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
7h 50m$57–89
Ft. Myers (RSW) to Orlando (MCO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanibel Island to Orlando is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sanibel Island to Orlando is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $360 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanibel Island to Orlando station. However, there are services departing from Fort Myers 7-11 and arriving at Orlando Bus Station via University of South Florida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Sanibel Island and Orlando is 165 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sanibel Island to Orlando without a car is to bus via University which takes 5h 46m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Sanibel Island to Orlando, including transfers.
Sanibel Island to Orlando bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Fort Myers 7-11 station.
The best way to get from Sanibel Island to Orlando is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $360 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via University, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 5h 46m.
Sanibel Island to Orlando bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanibel Island to Orlando is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Sanibel Island to Orlando.
What companies run services between Sanibel Island, FL, USA and Orlando, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Orlando (MCO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sanibel Island to Orlando Bus Station via Fort Myers 7-11 and University of South Florida in around 5h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ft. Myers to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- 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 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
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