There are 3 ways to get from Tampa to Sanibel by bus (Flixbus) or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
2h 53m$75–99Drive 141.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Sanibelcar 141.4 mi
2h 41m$25–37Bus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr to Cape Coral Transfer Centerbus 70
4h 16m$66–92
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Sanibel is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Sanibel is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Sanibel. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Fort Myers Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Tampa and Sanibel is 144 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Sanibel without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Tampa to Sanibel, including transfers.
Tampa to Sanibel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Sanibel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fort Myers Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Sanibel is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Tampa to Sanibel.
There are 18+ hotels available in Sanibel.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Sanibel, FL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 239-533-2111
- Website
- Lee County Transit
Bus from Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr to Cape Coral Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Lee County Transit
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