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

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Merritt Island by train, taxi, bus, or car

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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 49m
    $160–298

  2. Drive 170.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Merritt Islandcar car 170.7 mi
    2h 58m
    $32–45

  3. Bus, taxi via Buenaventura Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale - Broward Blvd Park and Ride to Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkwaybus bus Miami to Orlando
    2. Take the taxi from Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkway to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 41m
    $174–213

  4. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Sebastianbus bus Greyhound US0710s
    2. Take the taxi from Sebastian to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    $171–230

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  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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 the bus to Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkway then take the taxi to Merritt Island.

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