What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Key to Sanibel?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Key to Sanibel is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Key to Sanibel?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Key to Sanibel is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $45 - $75.

How far is it from Cedar Key to Sanibel?

The distance between Cedar Key and Sanibel is 306 miles. The road distance is 272.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Key to Sanibel without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Key to Sanibel without a car is to taxi and bus via St. Petersburg which takes 7h 35m and costs $200 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Cedar Key to Sanibel?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Cedar Key to Sanibel, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cedar Key to Sanibel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Key to Sanibel is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Cedar Key to Sanibel.

Where can I stay near Sanibel?

There are 3178+ hotels available in Sanibel.

Cedar Key to Sanibel - 5 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Key to Sanibel by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus via St. Petersburg
best
1. Take the taxi from Cedar Key to Chieflandtaxi
2. Take the bus from Chiefland to St Petersburgbus
3. Take the bus from St Petersburg 7-11 to Fort Myers 7-11bus
4. Take the taxi from Fort Myers 7-11 to Sanibeltaxi
7h 35m
$207–393
Drive 270.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cedar Key to Sanibelcar 270.8 mi
5h 4m
$50–72
Drive, shuttle to Orlando, fly to Ft. Myers
1. Drive from Cedar Key to Hilton Ocalacar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MCO - RSW
5h 31m
$263–554
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Cedar Key to Chieflandtaxi
2. Take the bus from Chiefland to Tampa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus
10h 20m
$180–258
Drive to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Drive from Cedar Key to Gainesville-Airport-GNVcar
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane GNV - MIA
3. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Myers 7-11bus
4. Take the taxi from Fort Myers 7-11 to Sanibeltaxi
7h 13m
$129–521

Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

18Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cedar Key to Sanibel.

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Distance: 303.8 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Cedar Key, FL, USA and Sanibel, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Key to Sanibel. However, you can take the taxi to Chiefland, take the bus to St Petersburg, take the line 34 bus to 54Th Ave S + 37Th St S, walk to St Petersburg 7-11, take the bus to Fort Myers 7-11, then take the taxi to Sanibel. Alternatively, you can drive from Cedar Key to Sanibel in around 5h 4m.

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