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How to get fromSanibel Island to St. Petersburgby bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sanibel Island to St. Petersburg by bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Bus, line 99 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Station to 13Th St W @ 6Th Ave W Nsbus bus 99
    6h 16m
    $71–97

  2. Drive 127.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sanibel Island to St. Petersburgcar car 127.4 mi
    2h 23m
    $24–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus bus 100
    9h 8m
    $49–75

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sanibel Island to Fort Myers 7-11taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to St. Petersburgtaxi taxi
    2h 33m
    $201–251

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  • Distance: 141.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Sanibel Island, FL, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Sanibel Island to 34Th St S Nb/1St Av S via Fort Myers Bus Stop, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Cattlemen Transit Station, Downtown Transfer Station, and Downtown Station in around 6h 16m.

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