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How to get fromSanta Rosa Beach to Sanibel Islandby taxi, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa Beach to Sanibel Island by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the taxi from Santa Rosa Beach to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane ECP - RSW
    5h 23m
    $267–636

  2. Drive 503.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Santa Rosa Beach to Sanibel Islandcar car 503.2 mi
    9h 37m
    $92–133

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Rosa Beach to Crestviewtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crestview to Fort Myersbus bus Houston
    11h 54m
    $264–328

  4. Taxi to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Rosa Beach to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane VPS - RSW
    5h 25m
    $233–597

  5. Drive to Pensacola International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Santa Rosa Beach to Pensacola-Airport-PNScar car
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane PNS - RSW
    6h 19m
    $457–908

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Rosa Beach to Sanibel Island. However, you can take the taxi to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) airport, fly to Ft. Myers (RSW), then take the taxi to Sanibel Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Crestview, take the bus to Fort Myers, then take the taxi to Sanibel Island.

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