How to get to Sanibel Island
Getting Here is easy. (See map below for driving times from airports around Florida).
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is only about an hour from the islands.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Go to Exit 131 from I-75. (If coming from RSW Airport, TURN RIGHT on Treeline Road and take that to Daniels. TURN LEFT on Daniels). Continue west on Exit 131 (Daniels Road) until you come to a stoplight for Six Mile Cypress; there's a shopping center and Publix grocery to the left. TURN LEFT onto Six Mile Cypress. You'll curve past the Lee County Sports Complex and cross US-41. Once you cross US-41, you're now on Gladiolus. When you pass Denny's Diner, move to the left lanes. TURN LEFT onto Summerlin Road. This will take you all the way to the Sanibel Causeway.
 
The Causeway:
Have the $6 toll handy. Don't be in a hurry on the Sanibel causeway; speed limits are LOW and the scenery is some of the best in the world. This is a great place to take a stretch if you've been in the car a while. There are restrooms on one of the causeway islands.
FLYING:
Ft. Myers (RSW) is served by major airlines as well as value-oriented Spirt, Jet Blue, Southwest Air and ATA. Taxis are about $50.
There are several major cities within easy driving distance. Lauderdale is the easiest commute from a major city. Many rental car companies will allow one-way drives.
Visit
BestofSanibelCaptiva.com for more information and Hot Tips.
Approximate driving times to Sanibel Island from: |
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| Ft. Myers / RSW |
30 min |
| Ft. Lauderdale |
2.5 hrs |
| Miami |
3.5 hrs |
| Naples |
1 hr |
| Orlando |
4 hrs |
| Sarasota |
2 hrs |
| Tampa |
3 hrs |
| West Palm |
3 hrs |
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