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:
Check our Travel Deals page to see the latest ticket savings into Fort Myers.
All the major airlines fly into Fort Myers' Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Value-oriented USA3000, Spirit, Southwest, Jet Blue and
ATA all have direct flights from major cities. We have provided a full list of non-stop flights into RSW for you.
Private jets can fly into RSW or Page Field at Ft. Myers.
TAXIS
If you are not renting a car, transportation from RSW can be arranged ahead of time by calling
Sanibel Taxi at 239.472.4160. Fares will be approximately $60 for up to three passengers; each additional passenger is
$10. Taxi rates in SW Florida are determined by zone, not meter. You can get more information and see zone rates by
clicking here.
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