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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Merritt Islandby train, taxi, bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Merritt Island by train, taxi, bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to Orlandotrain train Blfm
    2. Take the taxi from Orlando to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 50m
    $160–298

  2. Drive 185.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Merritt Islandcar car 185.9 mi
    3h 19m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Orlandobus bus FlixBus 2411 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gasshuttle bus Southbound
    5h 44m
    $135–182

  4. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane FLL - MCO
    2. Take the taxi from Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 33m
    $352–728

  5. Train to Miami International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MIA - MCO
    4h 59m
    $654–1,231

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 254.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Merritt Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Merritt Island. However, you can take the train to Orlando then take the taxi to Merritt Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Merritt Island via Orlando, Florida Mall, Orlando International Airport, Orlando Airport, and Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas in around 5h 44m.

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