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How to get fromTarpon Springs to Sanibel Islandby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tarpon Springs to Sanibel Island by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Tarpon Springs to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Fort Myers 7-11bus bus Tallahassee
    3h 51m
    $170–238

  2. Drive 154.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tarpon Springs to Sanibel Islandcar car 154.7 mi
    2h 59m
    $29–41

  3. Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    1. Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Fort Myers, FLbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers, FL to Sanibel Islandtaxi taxi
    7h
    $123–158

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  • Distance: 181.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Tarpon Springs to Sanibel Island. However, you can take the taxi to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, take the bus to Fort Myers 7-11, then take the taxi to Sanibel Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Tarpon Springs to Sanibel Island in around 2h 59m.

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