What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Merritt Island?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Merritt Island is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Merritt Island?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Merritt Island is to bus and fly and drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $130 - $650.

How far is it from Athens to Merritt Island?

The distance between Athens and Merritt Island is 510 miles. The road distance is 452.8 miles.

How do I travel from Athens to Merritt Island without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Merritt Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 6m and costs $200 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Merritt Island?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Athens to Merritt Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Athens to Merritt Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Merritt Island is 453 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Athens to Merritt Island.

Where can I stay near Merritt Island?

There are 272+ hotels available in Merritt Island.

Athens to Merritt Island - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car

There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Merritt Island by bus, plane, car, taxi, train, or shuttle

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

Bus, fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane ATL - DAB
3. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Merritt Islandcar
5h 24m
$139–623
Drive 450.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Athens to Merritt Islandcar 450.2 mi
8h 53m
$83–119
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Orlando Bus Station to Merritt Islandtaxi
11h 6m
$206–310
Bus, fly to Orlando
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Orlando (MCO)plane ATL - MCO
6h 23m
$283–981
Bus, fly to Melbourne International Airport
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Melbourne International Airport (MLB)plane ATL - MLB
8h 17m
$142–500
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Winter Park Amtrak Station to Merritt Islandtaxi
14h 12m
$241–382
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlandobus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gasshuttle
16h 44m
$207–306

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) flights

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1h 21mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athens to Merritt Island.

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Distance: 506.9 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Merritt Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Merritt Island. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Airport, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), then drive to Merritt Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Orlando Bus Station, then take the taxi to Merritt Island.

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