Getting Here & Getting Around
No matter how you arrive, getting to Fort Myers is easy. Catch a direct flight into a comfortable, low-key airport or arrive by car and start enjoying your getaway right away.
Arriving by Air
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) serves as the region’s main gateway, with nonstop service to nearly 75 destinations across the U.S., Canada, Cuba and Europe. Major carriers like American, Delta, United and Southwest make it easy to plan your trip year-round, even during peak travel seasons.
Once you land, getting where you need to go is simple. The airport’s clear layout and easy-to-follow signage help you move through quickly, and you’re just 30 minutes from Fort Myers Beach and about 45 minutes from Sanibel Island.
Rental cars, taxis, shuttles and ride-share services are available to help you reach your destination.
Find a friendly welcome and helpful information from volunteer ambassadors at Southwest Florida International Airport.
Arriving by Car
Prefer to hit the road? Fort Myers is an easy drive, with straight routes on interstate highways (I-75, I-95 and I-4) from major Florida cities such as Tampa, Miami, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale – all within two to three hours.
Milage From Major Airports
* Estimated drive time.
Public Transportation
If you’re looking for convenient transit between Southwest Florida International Airport and your destination within the Fort Myers area, consider LeeTran, the county’s public transportation service. LeeTran Airport Service, 239-533-8726 (LEE-TRAN), offers hourly service between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. to a transfer point at Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 in Fort Myers, with connections to other routes. LeeTran also operates bus and trolley routes throughout the area, including free seasonal trolleys (late November through April) on Fort Myers Beach and downtown in the Fort Myers River District.
Parking
Parking in the Fort Myers area is simple, since many beach and downtown parking areas use mobile payment systems. Pay by app, text or kiosk — saving yourself time and reducing the need for cash.
Rent a Moke, a street-legal electric vehicle, to cruise around in style.
Botanical Garden at Lakes Park, Fort Myers
Accessibility
Fort Myers prioritizes accessible travel with thoughtful features and services.
Southwest Florida International Airport offers wheelchair assistance, accessible parking and shuttles, elevators throughout the terminal and companion-care restrooms.
Mobi-mats are available at several area beaches, allowing easier wheelchair access, and nature parks often feature boardwalks, ramps and other surfaces that make exploring easier for those with mobility challenges.
The Silver King Beach Shuttle
Get to Fort Myers Beach easily – and have some fun along the way – when you take the Silver King catamaran from Tarpon Marina in Cape Coral to Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant on Fort Myers Beach. The shuttle is complimentary for guests at the Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village, but any visitor can book passage through the Tarpon Marina's ship store.
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