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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Sanibel Islandby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Sanibel Island by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane ORF - RSW
    4h 50m
    $185–420

  2. Drive 925.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Sanibel Islandcar car 925.9 mi
    16h 37m
    $169–245

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    25h 43m
    $219–357

  4. Train, Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lakeland to Fort Myers, FLbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Fort Myers, FL to Sanibel Islandtaxi taxi
    30h 2m
    $436–839

  5. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane RIC - RSW
    7h 23m
    $513–1,069

  6. Bus via Raleigh

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    27h 20m
    $207–350

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 829.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Sanibel Island via Richmond, Orlando Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 25h 43m.

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