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How to get fromSarasota to Sanibel Islandby bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 3 ways to get from Sarasota to Sanibel Island by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Sanibel Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 6m
    $68–90

  2. Drive 92.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sarasota to Sanibel Islandcar car 92.9 mi
    1h 50m
    $17–25

  3. Bus, line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr to Cape Coral Transfer Centerbus bus 70
    4h 30m
    $58–78

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  • Distance: 99.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave to Sanibel Island via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 4h 30m.

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