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How to get fromSanibel to Sarasotaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sanibel to Sarasota by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sanibel to Fort Myers Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2h 46m
    $74–93

  2. Drive 94.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sanibel to Sarasotacar car 94.6 mi
    1h 53m
    $18–25

  3. Taxi, bus via Tice

    1. Take the taxi from Sanibel to Fort Myers 7-11taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus Miami / ...
    2h 59m
    $96–126

  4. Taxi, line 50 bus, line 140 bus, bus, line 01 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sanibel to Mcgregor Blvd @ Davis Rdtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mcgregor Blvd @ Davis Rd to South Fort Myers Transfer/P&Rbus bus 50
    3. Take the bus from South Fort Myers Transfer/P&R to Rosa Parks Transportation Ctrbus bus 140
    4. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cattlemen Transit Station to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Avebus bus 01 / ...
    4h 50m
    $38–54

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 99.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Sanibel, FL, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sanibel to Sarasota. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Myers Bus Stop, take the bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, walk to Cattlemen Transit Station, then take the line 01 bus to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Sanibel to Sarasota in around 1h 53m.

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